Jepp
A boy's name of Danish origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Jepp in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Jepp is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jepp is a boy's baby name of Danish origin, a Scandinavian diminutive of Jakob (the Nordic form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'), used historically in Denmark as a casual, affectionate form of the biblical name.
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Jepp first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2022. A twenty-first-century entry, Jepp belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Danish classification suggests a path from danish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jepp has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jepp
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Jepp is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jepp are most likely born between 2022 and 2022.
How rare is Jepp?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jepp is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2022–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13187 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2022–2022