Jepson
A boy's name of Old English origin with 57 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Jepson is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jep,' where Jep is a medieval diminutive of Geoffrey (meaning 'God's peace'). Following the surname-as-given-name trend, Jepson brings a rugged, distinguished quality.
Uncommon and grounded, Jepson has a crisp, Nordic quality that suits parents drawn to names like Jensen, Jamison, and Jenson — strong, surname-style choices with understated appeal.
EtymologyShow more
Jepson is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Jepson has been recorded as a boy's name since 2013, with 57 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jepson has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | — |
The Story of Jepson
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Jepson is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jepson are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Jepson?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Jepson — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 37 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jepson by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2013–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10305 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11355 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10014 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6896 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9225 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11310 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12943 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2024