Rising since 2001, #1,855 for girls today.
Popularity of Pippa since 1957
Babies named Pippa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pippa's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 906 |
| 2020s | 562 |
Meaning & origin
Pippa is a name that has steadily climbed the charts since the early 2000s, reaching a peak rank of 1855 in 2025. Currently given to 1 in every 15,021 girls, it remains a fresh choice with a friendly, accessible sound. Beyond its well-known connection to British nobility, the name can also be found in the top states of Utah, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, reflecting a broad geographic appeal.
Pippa originated as a diminutive of Philippa, the feminine form of Philip, which derives from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'. The name gained literary prominence through Robert Browning's 1841 poem 'Pippa Passes', and has seen modern use as an independent given name, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Where Pippa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Pippa” around the world
Where Pippa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
39
babies in 2025
New Zealand
33
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#75
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pip, Pippy
Sibling names for Pippa
Names that share Pippa's style, for a brother or sister.
