Persis
MeaningPersian woman · Greek
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #921 in 1885
5 babies were named Persis in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Persis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Persis, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Persis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPersis first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #921. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Greek, Persis means “Persian woman”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Persis
Persis is a girl name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “Persian woman”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-sis”. US birth records list Persis for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 68 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #921 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 | 31,072 girls |
| 1890s | 23 | 43,497 girls |
| 1900s | 19 | 52,521 girls |
| 1910s | 16 | 62,461 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 91,075 girls |
| 1930s | 5.4 | 183,824 girls |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 444,444 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 girls |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 girls |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 662,252 girls |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 1,935,484 girls |
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Questions about the name Persis
What does the name Persis mean?
Persis means “Persian woman” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Persis?
Persis has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Persis a boy or girl name?
Persis is a girl name.
How popular is the name Persis?
Persis ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#921).