Pepper

Pepper is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 127 girls in the United States.

Pepper at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pepper

Pepper belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Pepper first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #956 in 1975, and in 2024 127 babies received the name — 3,202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pepper in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#956 in 1975
Peak year
2014
Babies named Pepper in 2024
127
Total since 1880
3,202

Pepper in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2201 in 2021
Babies named Pepper in 2025
4
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pepper mean?

The meaning of Pepper is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pepper a boy or girl name?

Pepper is a girl name. In 2024, 127 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pepper?

Pepper comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Pepper?

Pepper first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #956 in 1975, and 127 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].