Name meaning & stats
Pepe
Pepe. 155 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Pepes are 1.7× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
155 US babies were named Pepe between 1940 and 2025.
Pepe around the world
- France: 20 babies since 1900, peak 1971
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Pepes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.7× | Medium · 18 people |
| Writer | 1.5× | Medium · 14 people |
| Footballer | 0.7× | Medium · 12 people |
| Singer | 1.6× | Low · 9 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Pepes show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Pepes are 1.6× more likely than expected to be screenwriters.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 8 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 1962)