boys' name · peaked 1964

Kipp

Every Kipp since 1944 — 2,489 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,173
among boys
Babies in 2025
66
named Kipp
Peak year
1964
84 babies
All-time total
2,489
since 1944

The story of Kipp

Kipp is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,173 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1944, 2,489 American babies have been named Kipp. Its peak came in 1964, when 84 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 Kipp stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Kipp 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 66 #2,173
2024 69 #2,147
2023 51 #2,597
2022 32 #3,577
2021 30 #3,701
2020 16 #5,588
2019 36 #3,229
2018 29 #3,753
2017 22 #4,538
2016 26 #4,050
2015 21 #4,634
2014 12 #6,882
2013 23 #4,257
2012 13 #6,511
2011 10 #7,827
2010 11 #7,361
2009 14 #6,293
2008 5 #13,685
2007 6 #11,739
2006 12 #6,706
2005 15 #5,450
2004 8 #8,584
2003 10 #7,016
2002 10 #6,817
2001 17 #4,596
2000 13 #5,462
1995 19 #3,506
1990 41 #1,888
1985 36 #1,711
1980 45 #1,421
1975 34 #1,550
1970 53 #1,137
1965 79 #829
1960 44 #1,185
1955 30 #1,408
1950 9 #2,677
1945 6 #3,168
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Kipp in 2025?

Kipp ranked #2,173 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kipp?

2,489 babies have been named Kipp in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kipp most popular?

Kipp peaked in 1964, when 84 newborns received the name.

Is Kipp a boy or girl name?

Kipp is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kipp rising or falling?

Kipp is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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