Unisex · #5,286 in 2026

Peppi

Current Rank
#5,286
Peak Rank
#5,286 (1965)
Total Babies
13
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,286 (13 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,995 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1961
First Year
1965
Last Year
1965
Peak Year
#5286
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1957
First Year
1957
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#3995
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Peppi

As a girl name

Peppi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 7 Peppis were born — ranking #5,286 that year. As of 2026, Peppi ranks #5,286 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Peppis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Peppi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 5 Peppis were born — ranking #3,995 that year. As of 2026, Peppi ranks #3,995 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Peppis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Peppi

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Peppi

What does the name Peppi mean?
Peppi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Peppi in 2026?
In 2026, Peppi ranks #5,286 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Peppi most popular?
Peppi reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #5,286 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Peppi a unisex name?
Yes — Peppi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 72% of Peppis assigned female and 28% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Peppi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Peppi include Osha, Devoria, Merrilynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Peppi

Peppi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Peppi's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #5,286. Use the chart and map above to compare Peppi'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.