Zeppelin
11% girls · 89% boys
About Zeppelin
In a baby name landscape where word names and names that start with Z are infinitely cool, there are few options for parents who want to combine trends. Zeppelin is one of the best names at the intersection of these two styles, and it's rising alongside the likes of Zen, Zephyr, and Zenith.
Zeppelin for boys#1508 US
A zeppelin is an airship named after Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor. The name is ultimately derived from the Slavic word cepelinas, which refers to the agricultural tool the flail.
Zeppelin for girls#7482 US
Zeppelin is a fast-rising Z name for both sexes — a cool choice that evokes aviation and classic rock. Nick Cannon used it as the middle name for his 11th child, daughter Beautiful Zeppelin.
Pronounced ZEP-uh-lin.
As of November 2026, Zeppelin ranked #1508 for boys and #7482 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1225 for boys in 2022 and #3672 for girls in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,752 | 44 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,054 | 70 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,027 | 71 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,705 | 93 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,476 | 118 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,651 | 99 | #4,905 | 28 |
| 2020 | #1,497 | 114 | #4,168 | 34 |
| 2021 | #1,364 | 136 | #3,672 | 42 |
| 2022 | #1,225 | 161 | #3,886 | 39 |
| 2023 | #1,384 | 135 | #4,994 | 27 |
| 2024 | #1,400 | 134 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,508 | 117 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Zeppelin for boys
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- Zeppelin Howsmon DavisBoy
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Zeppelin in pop culture
- Led ZeppelinBoy
iconic rock band
- ZeppelinBoy
a large blimp