Rising since 2011, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Zepplin since 2009
Babies named Zepplin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Zepplin is a modern, unconventional name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009. Its usage has been steadily rising, particularly since 2011, though it remains rare with a rank of 6,803 in 2025 (1 in 142,340 births). The name reached its peak popularity in 2022. While its exact inspiration is uncertain, the spelling suggests a connection to the airship pioneer or the rock band. As a recent coinage, Zepplin carries no deep historical or cultural roots, but its distinctive sound and edgy vibe have attracted a small but growing number of parents seeking unique names.
Zepplin is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2009. Its spelling resembles the German surname Zeppelin, famously associated with the rigid airships pioneered by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century. The word entered popular culture further through the British rock band Led Zeppelin, formed in 1968. The name likely arose as a creative respelling or homage, with no deeper linguistic origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zep, Z
Variants: Zeppelin
Sibling names for Zepplin
Names that share Zepplin's style, for a brother or sister.
