Girl · #4,975 in 2026

Neppie

The Orix Buffaloes are a Nippon Professional Baseball team formed as a result of the 2004 Nippon Professional Baseball realignment by the merger of the Orix BlueWave of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, and the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The team plays in the Pacific League and is under ownership by Orix, a financial services company founded in Osaka.

Current Rank
#4,975
Peak Rank
#679 (1880)
Total Babies
38
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
1920
Last Year
1880
Peak Year
#679
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neppie

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

The Orix Buffaloes are a Nippon Professional Baseball team formed as a result of the 2004 Nippon Professional Baseball realignment by the merger of the Orix BlueWave of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, and the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The team plays in the Pacific League and is under ownership by Orix, a financial services company founded in Osaka.

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The Story of Neppie

Neppie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1880, when 7 Neppies were born — ranking #679 that year. As of 2026, Neppie ranks #4,975 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Neppies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Neppie

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

  • Nippy
  • Nappy
  • Nappie
  • Nappi
  • Knappy
  • Nepo
  • Napi
  • Nebi
  • Nopi
  • Nubby
  • Nibi
  • Newbie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neppie

What does the name Neppie mean?
The Orix Buffaloes are a Nippon Professional Baseball team formed as a result of the 2004 Nippon Professional Baseball realignment by the merger of the Orix BlueWave of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, and the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The team plays in the Pacific League and is under ownership by Orix, a financial services company founded in Osaka.
How popular is Neppie in 2026?
In 2026, Neppie ranks #4,975 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Neppie most popular?
Neppie reached its peak popularity in 1880, ranking #679 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Neppie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Neppie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Neppie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neppie include Cammie, Lillia, Zillah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Neppie

Neppie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Neppie's peak popularity came in 1880 when it ranked #679. Use the chart and map above to compare Neppie'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.