Joplin
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Joplin
Joplin is primarily a surname derived from English place names, likely originating from a location in Nottinghamshire, England, with the suffix "-lin" possibly indicating a diminutive or locative element.
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Etymology
Joplin is primarily a surname derived from English place names, likely originating from a location in Nottinghamshire, England, with the suffix "-lin" possibly indicating a diminutive or locative element. The name has been used in English-speaking cultures, most notably associated with the city of Joplin, Missouri (founded 1873) and American jazz musician Janis Joplin (1943–1970).
Joplin currently ranks #6,425 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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