Girl · #9,343 in 2026

Gypsy

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
#9,343
Peak Rank
#1,213 (2020)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-46%
1891
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#1213
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
108
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gypsy

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 Gypsy

Gypsy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1891, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 39 Gypsys were born — ranking #3,734 that year. As of 2026, Gypsy ranks #9,343 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 2K Gypsys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gypsy

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gypsy

What does the name Gypsy 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 Gypsy in 2026?
In 2026, Gypsy ranks #9,343 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Gypsy most popular?
Gypsy reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #1,213 that year with 39 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gypsy most popular?
Gypsy has historically been most popular in Kentucky, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gypsy.
Is Gypsy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gypsy is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gypsy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gypsy include Refugia, Hedvig, Lizetta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gypsy

Gypsy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Gypsy's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #1,213. Use the chart and map above to compare Gypsy'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.