Zeppelin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationZEP-lin / /ˈzɛp.lɪn/German; English
Meaning
German: airship; English: related to the airship
Historical & Cultural Background
In German, 'Zeppelin' refers to a type of rigid airship named after Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who pioneered airship travel in the late 19th century. In English, the term has been adopted to signify not only the airship itself but also evokes a sense of adventure and innovation associated with early aviation.
Trend Summary
The name has seen a rise in interest due to its unique sound and cultural associations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zeppelin was first seen in the United States in 1995. Zeppelin has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Zeppelin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zeppelin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 17 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| IN | 9 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| OK | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 118 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| 2021 | 136 |
| 2022 | 161 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 134 |