girls' name · peaked 1988

Epiphany

Every Epiphany since 1987 — 791 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1988Girls
Rank 2025
#13,730
among girls
Babies in 2025
6
named Epiphany
Peak year
1988
55 babies
All-time total
791
since 1987

The story of Epiphany

Epiphany is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,730 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1987, 791 American babies have been named Epiphany. Its peak came in 1988, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Epiphany stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Epiphany year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 6 #13,730
2024 8 #11,417
2023 10 #9,823
2022 19 #6,294
2021 7 #12,607
2020 12 #8,563
2019 18 #6,509
2018 18 #6,613
2017 15 #7,574
2016 13 #8,546
2015 17 #7,075
2014 14 #8,191
2013 20 #6,323
2012 21 #6,182
2011 11 #9,928
2010 19 #6,730
2009 12 #9,575
2008 12 #9,665
2007 17 #7,491
2006 16 #7,600
2005 17 #6,929
2004 20 #6,049
2003 25 #4,985
2002 26 #4,671
2001 24 #4,878
2000 22 #5,199
1995 26 #4,007
1990 37 #3,037
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Epiphany in 2025?

Epiphany ranked #13,730 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Epiphany?

791 babies have been named Epiphany in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Epiphany most popular?

Epiphany peaked in 1988, when 55 newborns received the name.

Is Epiphany a boy or girl name?

Epiphany is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Epiphany rising or falling?

Epiphany is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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