Gypsy is a distinctive choice, ranked #5688 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Gypsy in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#5688
About the Name Gypsy
Gypsy has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 97 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #1072 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.
Gypsy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gypsy
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Gypsy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gypsy in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gypsy has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 97 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1072 in 2004. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Gypsy is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Gypsy does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Gypsys in the wild.
3
UK babies named Gypsy (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 97 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gypsy
Likely around 1 other Gypsy in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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