Girl nameCurrently #1,627 in the USSteady
Pepper
//ˈpɛpɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20216 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pepper's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pepper's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pepper |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 132 |
| 1976 | 119 |
| 1977 | 88 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 142 |
| 2013 | 154 |
| 2014 | 161 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 145 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 140 |
| 2019 | 145 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 161 |
| 2023 | 133 |
| 2024 | 127 |
Pepper through the decades
- Pepper peaked in 2021, when 164 babies were named Pepper in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Pepper has risen 66% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pepper currently ranks #1,627 in the US and is holding steady.