Kip
Every Kip since 1935 — 8,722 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kip
Kip is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,626 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1935, 8,722 American babies have been named Kip. Its peak came in 1965, when 432 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Kip stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 104 | #1,626 |
| 2024 | — | — | 124 | #1,463 |
| 2023 | — | — | 135 | #1,382 |
| 2022 | — | — | 125 | #1,452 |
| 2021 | — | — | 101 | #1,652 |
| 2020 | — | — | 84 | #1,794 |
| 2019 | — | — | 97 | #1,666 |
| 2018 | — | — | 76 | #1,947 |
| 2017 | — | — | 74 | #1,946 |
| 2016 | — | — | 74 | #1,965 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,665 |
| 2014 | — | — | 50 | #2,499 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,302 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,212 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,591 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,613 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,518 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,304 |
| 2006 | — | — | 30 | #3,485 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,777 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,703 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,163 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,057 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,465 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,188 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,941 |
| 1990 | — | — | 62 | #1,426 |
| 1985 | — | — | 80 | #1,029 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,596 | 118 | #811 |
| 1975 | — | — | 117 | #767 |
| 1970 | — | — | 185 | #595 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,642 | 419 | #379 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,962 | 167 | #606 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,924 | 188 | #541 |
| 1950 | — | — | 93 | #712 |
| 1945 | — | — | 42 | #989 |
| 1940 | — | — | 15 | #1,851 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,830 |
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Famous people named Kip
- Kip Thorne Physicist · b. 1940
- Kip Pardue Actor · b. 1975
- Kip Winger Musician · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kip in 2025?
Kip ranked #1,626 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kip?
8,722 babies have been named Kip in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kip most popular?
Kip peaked in 1965, when 432 newborns received the name.
Is Kip a boy or girl name?
Kip is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kip rising or falling?
Kip is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kip?
Well-known people named Kip include Kip Thorne (physicist), Kip Pardue (actor), Kip Winger (musician).