Pyper
Pyper is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pipe player or flute player.
Origin and history
Pyper is a modern spelling variant of the English name Piper, originally an occupational surname for someone who played a pipe or flute. It gained popularity in the United States alongside other surname-based given names starting in the late 20th century. While less common than the traditional 'Piper' spelling, it offers a contemporary stylistic twist.
Popularity in the United States
3,307 babies in the United States have been named Pyper since 1880. It ranks #3093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1634.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.9 %)
- UT (9.8 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- MO (5.6 %)
- OK (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 770 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,027 |
| 2020-2029 | 467 |
Fun facts
- Replacing the letter 'i' with a 'y' is a popular late 20th and early 21st-century trend for modernizing traditional English names.
- The original root Piper dates back to Middle English usage denoting a musical performer.