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Memphis

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Meaning

"Ancient City Name"

Memphis is a place-derived name referencing the ancient Egyptian city known through Greek sources, and its lexical meaning is unclear in English use.

Popularity History of Memphis

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#588Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#588

Memphis was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-99

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Memphis Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Memphis.

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Angelo

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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

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Baby Name Lists That Include Memphis

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Egyptian
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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