Rising since 1997, #1,554 for boys today.
Popularity of Cypress since 1978
Babies named Cypress per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 100 | 37 |
| 2000s | 167 | 146 |
| 2010s | 363 | 388 |
| 2020s | 411 | 620 |
Meaning & origin
Cypress is a modern nature name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. Its use has been steadily rising since 1997, with a peak in popularity in 2024. In 2025 it ranked 1554, given to approximately 1 in 15,528 newborns. The name is most popular in Missouri, Alabama, and Wisconsin, showing a Midwestern and Southern tilt. As a unisex name, Cypress reflects the contemporary trend of adopting botanical terms as given names, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar sound.
Cypress is a modern English adoption of the tree name, which traces back via Latin 'cyparissus' to Greek 'kyparissos'. It emerged as a given name in the United States in the 1990s, part of a broader trend of nature-inspired names. The name has been used for both boys and girls, with a recent increase in popularity.
Where Cypress is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cy, Cyp, Press
Sibling names for Cypress
Names that share Cypress's style, for a brother or sister.
