Zeppelin
Zeppelin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
From Zepelin (a German village).
Origin and history
Zeppelin is a German surname turned modern modern given name, historically referring to a person from the municipality of Zepelin in northern Germany. It gained global recognition due to Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and his airships, as well as the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. In the United States, it has emerged in recent years as an edgy, modern vocabulary name.
Popularity in the United States
1,504 babies in the United States have been named Zeppelin since 1880. It ranks #3234 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1189.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.4 %)
- CA (21.2 %)
- IN (7.5 %)
- OK (6.5 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 625 |
| 2020-2029 | 803 |
Nicknames
Zep, Zepp, Zeppi
Fun facts
- The name became world-famous through Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who developed rigid airships in the early 20th century.
- Much of its modern appeal in North America stems from the iconic English rock band Led Zeppelin.