Zeppelin
How to say it: ZEP-uh-lin · /ˈzɛpəlɪn/
From German surname of airship inventor - bold modern word name linked to Led Zeppelin.
Zeppelin was the 1,284th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 132 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,199 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,284 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 132 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,116 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,199 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost everything about Zeppelin belongs to recent decades, and the 2020s stand as its best so far. It holds at that peak today with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Bold in impression yet soft and breathy in sound, Zeppelin feels creative and strong. Aero shares its adventurous style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zeppelin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
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