How Many People Are Named Gypsy?
Complete statistics for the name Gypsy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gypsy is a very rare female name, with only 1,164 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 283,386 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2020 with 39 births, showing it's a modern choice gaining traction.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 1,490 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gypsy Through the Generations
Gypsy, a name that's seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been adopted by 1,164 individuals in the United States. With an average age of 48, the name's bearers span across different age groups, with 36% under 30, 32% aged between 30 and 60, and another 32% over 60. This distribution suggests that while Gypsy is a newer-generation name, it's also finding favor with older adults, indicating its versatility and appeal across various demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gypsy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gypsy
How Many People Have the Name Gypsy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,164 people in the United States currently share the name Gypsy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 283,386 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gypsy a Common or Rare Name?
Gypsy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gypsy Mean?
Gypsy means "creative variant of Gypsy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gypsy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gypsy Most Popular?
The name Gypsy reached peak popularity in 2020, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gypsy?
Approximately 1,164 people named Gypsy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,490. That works out to roughly 1 in 283,386 Americans.
Is Gypsy a rare name?
Gypsy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 283,386 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gypsy mean?
Gypsy means "creative variant of Gypsy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gypsy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gypsy are male and 100% are female.
When was Gypsy most popular?
Gypsy peaked in 2020 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.