Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Epik

Epik is an American domain registrar and web hosting company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Founded by Rob Monster in 2009, Epik branded itself as the "Swiss bank of domains" and became known as one of the few US-based registrars that routinely ignored reports of illegal activity.

Current Rank
#8,250
Peak Rank
#8,161 (2021)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2023
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#8161
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Epik

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Epik is an American domain registrar and web hosting company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Founded by Rob Monster in 2009, Epik branded itself as the "Swiss bank of domains" and became known as one of the few US-based registrars that routinely ignored reports of illegal activity.

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Origin & history
Epik was founded in Washington in 2009 by Rob Monster, who served as the company's chief executive officer (CEO). Epik is primarily known for its domain name registration services, and described itself as the " Swiss bank of the domain industry". As of January 2022 [ update ] , Epik was the 22nd largest domain registrar in the United States and 47th largest globally, as measured by the number of domains registered through the company.

The Story of Epik

Epik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 9 Epiks were born — ranking #8,161 that year. As of 2026, Epik ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Epiks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Epik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Epik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Epic
  • Epoch
  • Epoche
  • Ipic
  • Opic
  • Apic
  • Epics
  • Opec
  • Apeak
  • Apoc
  • Sepik
  • Apec

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Epik

What does the name Epik mean?
Epik is an American domain registrar and web hosting company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Founded by Rob Monster in 2009, Epik branded itself as the "Swiss bank of domains" and became known as one of the few US-based registrars that routinely ignored reports of illegal activity.
How popular is Epik in 2026?
In 2026, Epik ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Epik most popular?
Epik reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #8,161 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Epik a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Epik is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Epik?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Epik include Kasimir, Barren, Andria. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Epik

Epik is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Epik's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #8,161. Use the chart and map above to compare Epik's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.