Jeppie
A diminutive form of the Dutch given name Jeppe, itself a variant of Joseph.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jeppie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeppie today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeppie births was 1942 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeppie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jeppie is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jeppies were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeppie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1942
5 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1950 SSA rank
#3,940
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Jeppie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeppie from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeppie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeppie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeppie
The name Jeppie is a Dutch diminutive form derived from the biblical name Joseph. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yosef, which means "he will add" or "he will increase." This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and is found in various religious texts, including the Old Testament.
In the biblical narrative, Joseph was the son of Jacob and Rachel and played a significant role in the story of the Israelites' journey to Egypt. He was known for his ability to interpret dreams and his rise to power in Egypt, where he became a high-ranking official under the Pharaoh.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jeppie can be found in Dutch records from the 17th and 18th centuries. During this period, the Dutch form of the name, Jeppe, was commonly used and later evolved into the diminutive form Jeppie.
One notable historical figure with the name Jeppie was Jeppie Kruger (1907-1984), a South African rugby player who represented the national team in the 1930s. He played as a fly-half and was part of the successful Springboks team that toured Europe in 1931.
Another individual with this name was Jeppie Barbiers (1899-1982), a Dutch actor and comedian known for his roles in various theater productions and films during the mid-20th century. He was celebrated for his comic timing and ability to portray diverse characters.
In the literary world, Jeppie Naudé (1924-2018) was a renowned South African poet and writer. He published several collections of poetry and prose works that explored themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition. His work was widely acclaimed and earned him numerous literary awards and honors.
In the field of politics, Jeppie Groenendaal (1894-1966) was a Dutch politician and trade union leader who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Dutch Labor Party from 1937 to 1956. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.
Lastly, Jeppie van Heerden (1914-1991) was a South African cricketer who played domestic cricket for Western Province and Griqualand West during the 1930s and 1940s. He was a talented all-rounder known for his batting prowess and impressive bowling abilities.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jeppie throughout history, reflecting its Dutch origins and its presence across various fields and cultures.
People
Jeppie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeppie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeppie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeppie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeppie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jeppie a common name?
We classify Jeppie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeppie most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeppie was 1942, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeppie is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeppie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeppie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeppie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeppie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeppie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeppie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Jeppie?
Want to know how many Americans are named Jeppie? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.