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Pippin

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Pronounced PIP-in /ˈpɪp.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Pippin names a type of small apple and reads as a bright, playful pet-name; it also appears in literature (Tolkien's hobbit). Charming and unisex; used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A playful name: Pippin is a small apple and a bright pet-name (said 'PIP-in'). Charming and unisex.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningPippin names a type of small apple and reads as a bright, playful pet-name; it also appears in literature (Tolkien's hobbit). Charming and unisex; used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#11866 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pippin is an English word for a small apple, also a cheerful pet-name and the name of a Tolkien hobbit. It reads as a playful, unisex choice, rare in the U.S. and used here for a girl, which we note (said 'PIP-in').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, playful, and unisex.

Did you know? Pippin names a small apple and reads as a lively, playful pet-name — familiar from Tolkien's hobbit Pippin — charming and unisex, used here for a girl (said 'PIP-in').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Pippin — English word (small apple); playful, unisex; Tolkien

Variations

PippaPipinPippen

Nicknames

PipPippi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pippin mean?

Pippin names a small apple and reads as a bright, playful pet-name; it also appears in Tolkien's writing.

How do you pronounce Pippin?

It's said PIP-in /ˈpɪp.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pippin a boy or girl name?

Pippin is unisex; used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Pippin?

Pippin is a rare name in the U.S.

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