Pippa
4 countries#128 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pippa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,838 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #174 · peaked in 2018 with 521 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,242 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #128 · peaked in 2018 with 470 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,702 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #1855 · peaked in 2014 with 120 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
314 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #211 · peaked in 2014 with 25 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
282 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2022 with 32 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Pippa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #582 | — |
| 2003 | #607 | ↓25 |
| 2004 | #514 | ↑93 |
| 2005 | #438 | ↑76 |
| 2006 | #424 | ↑14 |
| 2007 | #404 | ↑20 |
| 2008 | #385 | ↑19 |
| 2009 | #351 | ↑34 |
| 2010 | #365 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #204 | ↑161 |
| 2012 | #165 | ↑39 |
| 2013 | #184 | ↓19 |
| 2014 | #148 | ↑36 |
| 2015 | #138 | ↑10 |
| 2016 | #127 | ↑11 |
| 2017 | #117 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #112 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #125 | ↓13 |
| 2020 | #120 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #128 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Pippa
Is Pippa a popular name?
Yes — Pippa currently ranks #128 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Pippa more common for boys or girls?
Pippa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Pippa most popular?
Pippa peaked in 2018 in England & Wales, with 470 recorded births that year.
Is Pippa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Pippa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #671 in 1996 to #128 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Pippa?
At least 7,540 babies have been recorded with the name Pippa across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Pippa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pippa appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pippa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Pippa include Jireh, Paityn, Stormie, Yasmina.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Pippa in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.