A modern variation of the surname Zeppelin
Zeplin is a contemporary American coinage derived from the German surname Zeppelin. It is most famously associated with Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of the rigid airship, and subsequently the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. As a given name, it represents a shift toward using iconic surnames and cultural references as unique first names.
Less common today
Zeplin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,981 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
