Rising since 2007, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Epic since 2004
Babies named Epic per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 17 |
| 2010s | 26 | 91 |
| 2020s | 23 | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Epic is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, drawing on the English word 'epic' to evoke a sense of grandeur and heroism. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 2007, and it reached its peak rank of 5,045 in 2023. As of 2025, the name appears in approximately 1 in 89,899 births, reflecting steady but niche appeal. The name has not yet established a regional presence, with no top states recorded. Epic fits a broader trend of word names and virtue names entering the naming landscape, appealing to parents seeking a bold and distinctive choice.
Epic is a modern coinage derived from the English word 'epic,' which entered English from Latin epicus and Greek epikos, meaning 'of or relating to epic poetry.' Its use as a given name emerged in the early 2000s, likely influenced by the word's positive connotations of grandeur and heroism. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 2004 and has seen a rising trajectory since 2007.
Sibling names for Epic
Names that share Epic's style, for a brother or sister.
