Cypress
Every Cypress since 1978 — 2,237 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cypress
Cypress is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,554 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,237 American babies have been named Cypress — about 53% boys and 47% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 207 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cypress stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cypress year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,416 | 110 | #1,554 |
| 2024 | 75 | #2,418 | 132 | #1,411 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,500 | 113 | #1,550 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,828 | 96 | #1,739 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,445 | 101 | #1,648 |
| 2020 | 58 | #2,828 | 68 | #2,074 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,735 | 69 | #2,093 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,574 | 60 | #2,269 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,085 | 36 | #3,202 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,600 | 66 | #2,117 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,716 | 44 | #2,729 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,801 | 26 | #3,926 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,725 | 25 | #3,989 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,951 | 20 | #4,726 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,407 | 27 | #3,815 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,232 | 15 | #5,795 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,415 | 25 | #4,058 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,805 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,469 | 12 | #6,708 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,928 | 18 | #4,904 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,335 | 9 | #7,762 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,159 | 8 | #8,274 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,371 | 12 | #5,944 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,662 | 13 | #5,463 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,408 | 18 | #4,332 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,260 | 11 | #5,988 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,265 | 8 | #6,503 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cypress in 2025?
Cypress ranked #1,554 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cypress?
2,237 babies have been named Cypress in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cypress most popular?
Cypress peaked in 2024, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Cypress a boy or girl name?
Cypress is used for both: about 47% of babies named Cypress have been girls and 53% boys.
Is the name Cypress rising or falling?
Cypress is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.