A surname of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'useful' or 'active'.
Joplin is primarily known as an English habitational surname. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most famously associated with the ragtime composer Scott Joplin and the rock icon Janis Joplin, giving it a strong musical and creative resonance.
About 18 girls were named Joplin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic 1960s rock and blues singer-songwriter
Renowned composer known as the King of Ragtime
