Pepper
boy namePepper entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #2274 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#2274
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3518 |
| 1940s | #3208 |
| 1950s | #3331 |
| 1960s | #3643 |
| 1970s | #4384 |
| 1990s | #7964 |
| 2000s | #9495 |
| 2010s | #9587 |
| 2020s | #11131 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Pepper are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pepper alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pepper in 2025?
- Pepper is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Pepper most popular?
- Pepper peaked in 1957, reaching #2274 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pepper with classmates?
- Pepper will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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