Memphis
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Enduring and beautiful, good place
Origin: Egyptian/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #640 in 2025 with 437 babies born.
History: Memphis is the name of an ancient Egyptian city, derived from the Egyptian 'Men-nefer,' meaning enduring and beautiful. The Greek form became Memphis. The city of Memphis, Tennessee, named after the Egyptian city, is the birthplace of rock and roll and the home of Elvis Presley. As a given name it carries a rich cultural and musical heritage.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Memphis? About 1 in 5,739 babies born in 2025 were named Memphis, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Memphis
What does the name Memphis mean?
Memphis means “Enduring and beautiful, good place” from Egyptian/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Memphis?
Memphis has Egyptian/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Enduring and beautiful, good place”.
How popular is Memphis?
Memphis ranked #639 in 2025 — given to 437 babies that year.
When was Memphis most popular?
Memphis peaked in 2021 with 768 babies registered that year.
Is Memphis a boy or girl name?
Memphis is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 80% of Memphiss are boys and 20% are girls.
Is the name Memphis rising or falling in popularity?
Memphis has risen 675 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1314 in 2020 to #639 in 2025.
How long has Memphis been recorded?
Memphis appears in birth records across 44 years — from 1915 through 2025.