How old is someone named Memphis?
The average Memphis is 10 years old.
Half of all living Memphises are between 5 and 15.
When was Memphis popular?
Most of the Memphises in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2021 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
| 1920s | 47 | 0 |
| 1930s | 12 | 0 |
| 1940s | 17 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 17 | under 100 |
| 2000s | 2,385 | 2,400 |
| 2010s | 5,452 | 5,400 |
| 2020s | 4,784 | 4,800 |
How many Memphises are still alive?
About 13,000 Memphises are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Memphis since 1915.
Nearly every Memphis ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Memphis?
About two in three living Memphises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Memphis an old name?
No. Memphis is one of the youngest names around: younger than 94 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Memphis will be 25 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Memphis a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 80% of living Memphises are men, and 20% are women.
The women average 9 and the men 10.
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Memphis's name twin is Kamiyah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kamiyah's age curve is the closest match to Memphis's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Memphis
How old is the average Memphis?
The average Memphis in the US is 10 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Memphis?
About 13,000 Memphises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Memphis most popular?
In 2021, when about 990 baby boys were named Memphis.
Is Memphis a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 71% of living Memphises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Memphis a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 80% of living Memphises are men, and 20% are women. The women average 9 and the men 10.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this