Gopi
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 51 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Any of the milkmaids that were companions of Krishna in Indian mythology.
Gopi is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, referring to the gopis — the devoted milkmaids of Vrindavan who are celebrated as the companions and devotees of the god Krishna. In Hindu devotional tradition (bhakti), the gopis represent the highest form of spiritual love and surrender.
As a given name, Gopi carries deep devotional significance in Hindu culture — it is a name that connects directly to the most beloved stories of Krishna. It is used in Indian communities, particularly in Gujarati and Vaishnava traditions, as a name of deep religious meaning and warmth.
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Gopi is built from 4 letters and two syllables — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Gopi creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gopi has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 6 | — |
The Story of Gopi
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1993, Gopi is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Gopi are most likely born between 1983 and 2000.
How rare is Gopi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gopi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1990s with 28 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Gopi by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1978–2000)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | #13758 |
| 1996 | 9 | #9058 |
| 1993 | 9 | #8977 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13914 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13730 |
| 1988 | 6 | #10819 |
| 1987 | 5 | #11928 |
| 1978 | 6 | #8908 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–2000