Pyper
A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Every Pyper since 1978 — 3,307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pyper
Pyper is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,884 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 3,307 American babies have been named Pyper. Its peak came in 2014, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Pyper stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pyper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,884 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,603 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,216 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,384 |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,042 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,740 |
| 2019 | 125 | #1,684 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1,356 |
| 2017 | 182 | #1,296 |
| 2016 | 214 | #1,174 |
| 2015 | 240 | #1,090 |
| 2014 | 275 | #971 |
| 2013 | 243 | #1,028 |
| 2012 | 223 | #1,118 |
| 2011 | 196 | #1,228 |
| 2010 | 162 | #1,418 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1,391 |
| 2008 | 128 | #1,738 |
| 2007 | 100 | #2,052 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,693 |
| 2005 | 72 | #2,449 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,390 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,868 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,254 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,618 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,444 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pyper mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
How popular is the name Pyper in 2025?
Pyper ranked #2,884 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pyper?
3,307 babies have been named Pyper in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pyper most popular?
Pyper peaked in 2014, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Pyper a boy or girl name?
Pyper is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pyper rising or falling?
Pyper is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.