Kip
boy name#1621 in 2025Kip entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #378 in 1965, ranks #1621 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1935–2025
#1621
rank today
#378
peak (1965)
104
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2648 |
| 1940s | #1316 |
| 1950s | #628 |
| 1960s | #495 |
| 1970s | #723 |
| 1980s | #1082 |
| 1990s | #1985 |
| 2000s | #3728 |
| 2010s | #2809 |
| 2020s | #1557 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kip has been most popular in OH, TX, MN.
Living bearers
About 7,300 people named Kip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kip alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kip in 2025?
- Kip ranks #1621 among US boy names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kip most popular?
- Kip peaked in 1965, reaching #378 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kip with classmates?
- Kip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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