Gypsy
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,213 in 1891
11 babies were named Gypsy in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,125 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gypsy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gypsy, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gypsy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGypsy first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1891, when it ranked #1,213. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGypsy has slipped 5,125 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Gypsy
Gypsy is a girl name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-psy”. US birth records list Gypsy for girls from 1891 to 2025, in 107 of those 135 years. Its best year was 1891, when it ranked #1,213 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 3.6 | 278,638 girls |
| 1900s | 5.5 | 182,149 girls |
| 1910s | 7.0 | 142,248 girls |
| 1920s | 4.6 | 218,818 girls |
| 1930s | 14 | 72,833 girls |
| 1940s | 8.3 | 119,760 girls |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 71,327 girls |
| 1980s | 9.3 | 107,875 girls |
| 1990s | 7.0 | 142,653 girls |
| 2000s | 8.9 | 112,360 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,674 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,093 girls |
Other spellings of Gypsy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Gypsy
What is the origin of the name Gypsy?
Gypsy has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Gypsy a boy or girl name?
Gypsy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gypsy?
Gypsy ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1891 (#1,213).