Pepper
p(ep)-per
US Popularity:2934
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Relating to the spice
If baby has a fiery personality from the start, you may have struck gold with Pepper. This gender-neutral title comes from the German and Middle-English Piper and Peper and used to be an occupational name for a spicer. Historically, Pepper has been a chic nickname for those with dark hair or a quick temper. Pepper is an edible fruit from the Capsicum genus that is dried and ground into the peppery seasoning we love to eat. This spunky appellation has earned its right as a first name and will undoubtedly pave the way for spice names to become more trendy. Pepper screams, “don’t mess with me!” and will be a beautiful title for baby.
How Popular Is The Name Pepper?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pepper is currently #2867 on The Bump
Boy:Pepper is currently #1609 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Pepper is currently #1945 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pepper is currently #2934 in U.S. births
Boy:Pepper is currently #13599 in U.S. births
Girl:Pepper is currently #1625 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1625
in 2023
- 188
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 249
Ancestry, Pepper Family History
Behind the Name, Pepper, June 2023
SurnameDB, Last name: Pepper
Merriam-Webster, pepper
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