Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Gypsie

The Romani, also spelled Romany or Rromani, colloquially known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who traditionally lived a nomadic, itinerant lifestyle. Linguistic and genetic evidence suggests that the Romani originated in the Indian subcontinent; in particular, the region of present-day Rajasthan.

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#1,821 (1907)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1907
First Year
2021
Last Year
1907
Peak Year
#1821
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gypsie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Romani, also spelled Romany or Rromani, colloquially known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who traditionally lived a nomadic, itinerant lifestyle. Linguistic and genetic evidence suggests that the Romani originated in the Indian subcontinent; in particular, the region of present-day Rajasthan.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of the Romani people Genetic findings reveal that the ancestors of the Romani people originated in northern regions of the Indian subcontinent , particularly in present-day Punjab and Rajasthan . Because Romani groups did not keep chronicles of their history or have oral accounts of it, most hypotheses about early Romani migration are based on linguistic theory.

The Story of Gypsie

Gypsie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1907, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1907, when 6 Gypsies were born — ranking #1,821 that year. As of 2026, Gypsie ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Gypsies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gypsie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gypsie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gypsie

What does the name Gypsie mean?
The Romani, also spelled Romany or Rromani, colloquially known as the Roma, are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group who traditionally lived a nomadic, itinerant lifestyle. Linguistic and genetic evidence suggests that the Romani originated in the Indian subcontinent; in particular, the region of present-day Rajasthan.
How popular is Gypsie in 2026?
In 2026, Gypsie ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gypsie most popular?
Gypsie reached its peak popularity in 1907, ranking #1,821 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Gypsie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gypsie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gypsie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gypsie include Orlena, Beddie, Bluma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gypsie

Gypsie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Gypsie's peak popularity came in 1907 when it ranked #1,821. Use the chart and map above to compare Gypsie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.