Girl · #3,412 in 2026

Pyper

Pyper is a surname and a given name. Notable people so named include:Andrew Pyper (1968–2025), Canadian writer of fiction Gavin Pyper, British motor racing driver George D. Pyper (1860–1943), the fifth general superintendent of the Sunday School of The LDS Church) Jenny Pyper, Northern Ireland civil servant Laura Pyper, Northern Irish actress Pyper America, American fashion model and musician

Current Rank
#3,412
Peak Rank
#970 (2014)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-57%
1978
First Year
2026
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#970
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pyper

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

Pyper is a surname and a given name. Notable people so named include:Andrew Pyper (1968–2025), Canadian writer of fiction Gavin Pyper, British motor racing driver George D. Pyper (1860–1943), the fifth general superintendent of the Sunday School of The LDS Church) Jenny Pyper, Northern Ireland civil servant Laura Pyper, Northern Irish actress Pyper America, American fashion model and musician

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The Story of Pyper

Pyper first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 275 Pypers were born — ranking #970 that year. As of 2026, Pyper ranks #3,412 for baby girls with 46 births, falling sharply (-57%). In total, more than 3K Pypers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pyper

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pyper

What does the name Pyper mean?
Pyper is a surname and a given name. Notable people so named include:Andrew Pyper (1968–2025), Canadian writer of fiction Gavin Pyper, British motor racing driver George D. Pyper (1860–1943), the fifth general superintendent of the Sunday School of The LDS Church) Jenny Pyper, Northern Ireland civil servant Laura Pyper, Northern Irish actress Pyper America, American fashion model and musician
How popular is Pyper in 2026?
In 2026, Pyper ranks #3,412 among girls' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.
When was Pyper most popular?
Pyper reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #970 that year with 275 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Pyper most popular?
Pyper has historically been most popular in Montana, Idaho, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Pyper.
Is Pyper a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pyper is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Pyper?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pyper include Clementina, Coletta, Luvinia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Clementina
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Coletta
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Luvinia
Peak #970
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Belia
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Jeanmarie
Peak #970
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Maye
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Gertha
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Augustina
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About the name Pyper

Pyper is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Pyper's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #970. Use the chart and map above to compare Pyper'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.