Pepper
2 countries#1902 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pepper was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,551 births recorded 1937–2025 · currently #1902 · peaked in 2021 with 164 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Washington, Utah, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
113 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #2201 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
113 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pepper’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4953 | — |
| 2007 | #6812 | ↓1859 |
| 2008 | #4882 | ↑1930 |
| 2009 | #2705 | ↑2177 |
| 2010 | #2028 | ↑677 |
| 2011 | #1741 | ↑287 |
| 2012 | #1602 | ↑139 |
| 2013 | #1451 | ↑151 |
| 2014 | #1416 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #1501 | ↓85 |
| 2016 | #1614 | ↓113 |
| 2017 | #1721 | ↓107 |
| 2018 | #1623 | ↑98 |
| 2019 | #1502 | ↑121 |
| 2020 | #1587 | ↓85 |
| 2021 | #1398 | ↑189 |
| 2022 | #1437 | ↓39 |
| 2023 | #1614 | ↓177 |
| 2024 | #1630 | ↓16 |
| 2025 | #1902 | ↓272 |
Frequently asked questions about Pepper
Is Pepper a popular name?
Yes — Pepper currently ranks #1902 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pepper more common for boys or girls?
Pepper is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pepper most popular?
Pepper peaked in 2021 in United States, with 164 recorded births that year.
Is Pepper rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pepper’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5295 in 1947 to #1902 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pepper?
At least 3,664 babies have been recorded with the name Pepper across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Pepper popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pepper appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Pepper?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Pepper include Kolbie, Meghan, Violett.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Pepper in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.