Gypsy
A clipping of Gyptian (in Early Modern English roughly /ˈd͡ʒɪp.sɪ.æn/), itself an apheretic form of Egyptian, from Middle English Egipcian (“Egyptian”) (rarely Gypcian)…
Every Gypsy since 1891 — 1,501 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gypsy
Gypsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,073 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 1,501 American babies have been named Gypsy. Its peak came in 2020, when 39 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 Gypsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gypsy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,073 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,145 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,297 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,370 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,550 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,744 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,081 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,488 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,368 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,046 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,188 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,067 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,745 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,969 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,812 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,258 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,460 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,899 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,192 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,409 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,259 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,471 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,405 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,497 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,658 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,299 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,067 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,086 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,184 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,247 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,901 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,326 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,894 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,520 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,271 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,235 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,955 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,756 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,296 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,586 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,261 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,065 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gypsy
- Gypsy Rose Lee Actor · 1911–1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gypsy mean?
A clipping of Gyptian (in Early Modern English roughly /ˈd͡ʒɪp.sɪ.æn/), itself an apheretic form of Egyptian, from Middle English Egipcian (“Egyptian”) (rarely Gypcian), from Old French egyptien, from Latin aegyptianus, from…
How popular is the name Gypsy in 2025?
Gypsy ranked #9,073 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gypsy?
1,501 babies have been named Gypsy in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gypsy most popular?
Gypsy peaked in 2020, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Gypsy a boy or girl name?
Gypsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gypsy rising or falling?
Gypsy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gypsy?
Well-known people named Gypsy include Gypsy Rose Lee (actor).