Piper

Meaning of Piper

Piper refers to someone who plays the pipe or flute. It's derived from an Old English word.

Piper has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Piper

Piper has held fairly steady, sitting around #155 in 2025 after peaking at #67 in 2015.

Notable people named Piper

• Piper Perabo
  Actress, "Coyote Ugly" star
• Piper Laurie
  Actress, multiple Emmy nominations
• Piper Curda
  Actress and singer
• Piper Gilles
  Canadian ice dancer
• Piper Chapman
  Subject of "Orange Is the New Black"

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Questions about the name Piper

What does the name Piper mean?

Piper means piper refers to someone who plays the pipe or flute. it's derived from an old english word, and it comes from English origins.

Is Piper a boy's or a girl's name?

Piper is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Piper?

In 2025, Piper ranked #155 for girls, up from #159 the year before.

When was Piper most popular?

Piper peaked at #67 in 2015.