Reppard
Strong protector; fierce guardian, originating from Germanic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Reppard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reppard today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reppard births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reppard. 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 Reppard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#4,390
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Reppard: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reppard 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 Reppard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reppard
The name Reppard is a medieval English name derived from the Old English words "rap" and "heard", which translate to "rope" and "hardy" or "strong". It is believed to have originated in the 10th century as a descriptive surname given to individuals who were skilled with ropes or had a resilient and robust physical constitution.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled "Rapherd" or "Ropeherd", and it was commonly found in regions of England where rope-making and maritime activities were prevalent, such as coastal towns and villages. As the name evolved over time, it took on various spellings, including "Repard", "Repparde", and eventually "Reppard".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reppard can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition and use by the late 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Reppard. One of the earliest was Sir Reppard de Montfort (c. 1180-1250), a prominent English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Barons' War against King John and later served as a member of the household of King Henry III.
Another historical figure with this name was Reppard Belknap (c. 1340-1401), an English judge and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of King Richard II. He was later impeached and imprisoned for his role in the controversial judicial proceedings against the Lords Appellant.
In the realm of literature, Reppard Mortimer (1523-1592) was an English playwright and poet who is best known for his tragic drama "The Misfortunes of Arthur", which was based on the Arthurian legends.
During the English Civil War, Reppard Winthrop (1609-1676) was a prominent Puritan and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He served as the governor of the colony for several terms and played a significant role in shaping its early development.
Lastly, Reppard Collinson (1767-1849) was a British botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with introducing several new plant species to Europe from various parts of the world.
While the name Reppard may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and unique origins serve as a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the English language and naming conventions over the centuries.
People
Reppard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reppard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reppard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reppard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reppard 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 Reppard a common name?
We classify Reppard 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 Reppard most popular?
The single biggest year for Reppard was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reppard 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 Reppard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reppard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reppard 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 Reppard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reppard 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 Reppard 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 have Reppard as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.