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Quick answers about Memphis
How many people are named Memphis?
An estimated 10,009 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 appeared 4.3× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Diaspora map
Memphis broke out in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee (2009) and became over-represented in 16 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, 2009 · over-represented in 16 states over 13 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
