Pipe player
Derived from the German occupational surname 'Pfeifer', it originally denoted a person who played a pipe or fife, often a traveling musician. In modern usage, it has transitioned to a chic, surname-style given name, popularized by association with high-profile figures in the arts.
About 5 girls were named Pfeiffer in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-nominated American actress
