Unisex · #5,286 in 2026

Peppi

Peppi is a name with multiple cultural origins: Italian, Finnish.

  • Italian
  • Finnish
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

Meaning & Origin of Peppi

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

Peppi is a name with multiple cultural origins: Italian, Finnish.

Origin data from Behind the Name .

Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Italian
  • Finnish

The Story of Peppi

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Peppi as a girl name dates back to 1961, when 6 babies received it. 1965 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Peppi — #5,286 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1965 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. 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

The earliest SSA record of Peppi as a boy name dates back to 1957, when 5 babies received it. 1957 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Peppi — #3,995 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1957 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. 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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Variants & Related Forms of Peppi

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Peppi. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peppi

What does the name Peppi mean?
Peppi is a name with multiple cultural origins: Italian, Finnish.
What is the origin of the name Peppi?
Peppi has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian, Finnish.
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.
What are nicknames or variants of Peppi?
Common variants and related forms of Peppi include Beppe, Giuseppe, Giusi, Peppe, Peppino, Pino. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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.