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At a Glance: Name: Zeppelin – Meaning: airship (as a word name, referencing the rigid airships named after Count von Zeppelin) – Origin: German (surname/place-name origin: from the town Zepelin, via Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Zeppelin is a word name with a literal meaning: airship, borrowed directly from the rigid airships named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. The name traces back to the German town of Zepelin, which is where the count's own surname came from. For a parent who wants a name with a clear, tangible meaning rather than something abstract, Zeppelin means exactly what it says.
Meaning & Origin of Zeppelin
Meaning: Airship (as a word name, referencing the rigid airships named after count von zeppelin).
Origin: German (surname/place-name origin: from the town Zepelin, via Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Zeppelin
Social Security data from 1995 through 2024 shows Zeppelin staying rare throughout, reaching its high point at #1225 in 2022 with 161 babies before slipping to #1400 in 2024 with 134.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1995–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zeppelin mean?
Airship (as a word name, referencing the rigid airships named after count von zeppelin). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zeppelin)
Is Zeppelin a popular name right now?
Zeppelin is near its all-time peak (#1225 in 2022), ranked #1400 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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