An estimated 10,003 living Americans are named Memphis.
How rare is Memphis?
Memphis is uncommon among babies today, with 437 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 43.1% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Memphis?
The median age of a living American named Memphis is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 15 years old.
Is Memphis still popular?
Yes. Memphis is holding steady, with 437 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Memphis most common?
Memphis has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appears 4.3× more often than the national baseline.
1916Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
43.1%
2025
437
All-time
10,185
Diaspora map
Memphis spread fast — broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia (2018) and ran high in 25 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia, 2018 · over-represented in 25 states over 4 years
