Peppino
Diminutive form of Giuseppe, derived from Italian meaning "one who gathers, harvests".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Peppino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Peppino today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Peppino births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Peppino. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Peppino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,677
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Peppino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Peppino 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 Peppino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Peppino
Peppino is a diminutive form of the Italian name Giuseppe, which is the Italian variant of the ancient name Joseph. The name Joseph has its roots in the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "he will increase". This Hebrew name can be traced back to the biblical figure Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, whose story is recounted in the Book of Genesis.
The name Peppino gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages as a shortened form of Giuseppe. It became a common name among Italian families, particularly in the regions of southern Italy, such as Naples and Sicily. The earliest recorded instances of the name Peppino date back to the 13th century.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Peppino was Peppino di Capri, an Italian singer and songwriter born Giuseppe Faiella in 1939. He was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan song genre and gained international recognition for his hit "Roberta" in the 1960s.
Another famous Peppino was Peppino Gagliardi, an Italian actor and comedian born in 1884. He was a beloved figure in the early 20th century Italian cinema and is remembered for his roles in numerous comedic films.
Peppino Impastato, born in 1948, was an Italian activist and revolutionary who fought against the Sicilian Mafia. He was tragically killed by the Mafia in 1978, but his legacy as a social activist and his fight against organized crime have left a lasting impact on Italian society.
In the world of sports, Peppino Prisco, born in 1940, was an Italian professional football player who played as a midfielder for several notable Italian clubs, including Napoli and Lazio.
Peppino Cutrufelli, born in 1927, was an Italian sculptor and artist known for his abstract and figurative works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.
While the name Peppino is primarily associated with Italian culture and history, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among Italian diaspora communities. However, the name's rich history and connection to Italian folklore and traditions remain deeply rooted in its origins.
People
Peppino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Peppino as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
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FAQ
Peppino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Peppino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Peppino 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 - US residents.
Is Peppino a common name?
We classify Peppino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Peppino most popular?
The single biggest year for Peppino was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Peppino is about 0 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 Peppino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Peppino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Peppino 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 Peppino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Peppino 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 Peppino 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 share the name Peppino?
You can see how many Americans are named Peppino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.