Zepplyn
A German name possibly inspired by the zeppelin airship design.
Name Census estimates that about 34 living Americans carry the first name Zepplyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Zepplyn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zepplyn births was 2020 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zepplyn. 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 Zepplyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
34
~ 1 in 10,081,010 Americans
Peak year
2020
11 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,660
Tracked since 2020
Gender
Gender distribution for Zepplyn
Zepplyn leans heavily female at 82.4% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Zepplyn as a male name
- Ranked #12,218 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Zepplyn as a female name
- Ranked #9,660 in 2022
- 11 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2020 (11 births)
Popularity
Zepplyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zepplyn 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 Zepplyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 28 | 34 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zepplyn
The name Zepplyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 19th or early 20th century. It does not have any known roots in ancient languages or cultures. The name appears to be a unique creation, perhaps inspired by the German word "Zeppelin" which refers to the rigid airships designed and built by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
The earliest recorded use of the name Zepplyn seems to date back to the early 20th century, around the time when Zeppelin airships were gaining popularity and capturing the public's imagination. It is possible that some parents, intrigued by the new technology, chose to name their children Zepplyn as a nod to this groundbreaking invention.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Zepplyn was Zepplyn Humphries, an American artist born in 1908 in New York City. Humphries was a painter and sculptor known for her abstract works, and she exhibited her art in various galleries throughout the United States during the mid-20th century.
Another notable Zepplyn was Zepplyn Davies, a British aviator born in 1920. Davies was a pioneering female pilot and one of the first women to join the Royal Air Force during World War II. She served as a transport pilot, ferrying aircraft across the United Kingdom and Europe.
In the literary world, Zepplyn Greer was an American author born in 1935. Greer wrote several critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity, family, and the complexities of modern life. Her most famous work, "The Zepplyn Diaries," was a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1978.
Zepplyn Mikhailov was a Russian ballet dancer born in 1945. Mikhailov was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and was renowned for his powerful performances and technical mastery. He later went on to become a revered ballet instructor, teaching at prestigious dance schools around the world.
Finally, Zepplyn Carlson was an Australian environmentalist born in 1960. Carlson was a passionate advocate for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef and played a crucial role in raising awareness about the threats posed by climate change and pollution. She founded the organization "Save the Reef" and worked tirelessly to promote sustainable practices and conservation efforts.
People
Zepplyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zepplyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zepplyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zepplyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 34 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zepplyn 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 10,081,010 US residents.
Is Zepplyn a common name?
We classify Zepplyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zepplyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zepplyn was 2020, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zepplyn is about 5 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 Zepplyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zepplyn a female name?
Yes, 82.4% of people registered as Zepplyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Zepplyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zepplyn 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 Zepplyn 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 Zepplyn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.