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2012

First Year

2012

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#12271

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Sepp

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

Sepp is a given name. When borne by Upper German-speaking people, it is often a nickname for Josef or other names related to Joseph.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepp%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepp%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## The Story of Sepp

Sepp first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 5 Sepps were born — ranking #12,271 that year. As of 2026, Sepp ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Sepps have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Sepp

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

* Sep
* Cep
* [Sip](/sip)
* Sup
* Cip
* Sipp
* Supp
* Suppe
* Scip
* Ssip
* Sippe
* Soap

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Sepp

What does the name Sepp mean?

Sepp is a given name. When borne by Upper German-speaking people, it is often a nickname for Josef or other names related to Joseph.

How popular is Sepp in 2026?

In 2026, Sepp ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sepp most popular?

Sepp reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #12,271 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Sepp a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sepp is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sepp?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sepp include Aathan, Aazan, Abdalrhman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Sepp 

Sepp is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Sepp's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #12,271\. Use the chart and map above to compare Sepp's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2012 → ](/year/2012)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.