Epic
A name coined from the word epic, suggesting something grand or heroic.
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Epic. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 81.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Epic today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Epic births was 2023 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Epic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
2023
35 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,245
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Epic
Epic leans heavily male at 81.0% of total registrations, but 48 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Epic as a male name
- Ranked #6,245 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (27 births)
Epic as a female name
- Ranked #11,503 in 2023
- 8 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2020 (9 births)
Popularity
Epic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Epic from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 119 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Epic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Epic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Epics live
Origin
Meaning and history of Epic
The given name Epic is a relatively modern invention, originating in the English language. It is derived from the word "epic," which traces its roots back to the ancient Greek word "epikos," meaning "narrative" or "relating to a story." The term "epic" originally referred to lengthy poetic works that celebrated the exploits and adventures of heroes and mythical figures.
While the name Epic itself does not have a long historical lineage, it draws inspiration from the concept of epic tales and narratives that have been woven into various cultures and civilizations throughout history. From the ancient Greek epics like the Iliad and the Odyssey, to the Sanskrit epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the notion of epic storytelling has been a central part of human tradition.
The earliest recorded use of the name Epic can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to emerge as a unique and unconventional name choice for newborns. Its rise in popularity can be attributed to the growing trend of choosing names with deeper meanings and connotations, often reflecting values or ideals that parents wish to instill in their children.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Epic was Epic Haynes, an American basketball player born in 1974. Since then, several notable individuals have been given the name Epic, including Epic Gardener, an American actor born in 1990, and Epic Mook, an American artist and musician born in 1987.
Other individuals with the given name Epic include Epic Gamez, an American YouTuber and content creator born in 1996, and Epic Armoyan, an American singer and songwriter born in 1998. While these individuals may not have achieved widespread fame, their unique names reflect the growing trend towards more unconventional and meaningful name choices.
It is worth noting that the name Epic is not limited to any particular culture or region, as it has been adopted by parents from various backgrounds who appreciate its unique and evocative nature. As a relatively new addition to the lexicon of given names, Epic represents the creative and imaginative spirit of contemporary naming practices.
People
Epic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Epic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Epic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Epic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Epic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Epic a common name?
We classify Epic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Epic most popular?
The single biggest year for Epic was 2023, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Epic is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Epic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Epic a male name?
Yes, 81.0% of people registered as Epic in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Epic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Epic in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Epic can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Epic?
Want to know how many people share the name Epic? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.