Kipling
boy name#8243 in 2025Kipling entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #2084 in 1965, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
#8243
rank today
#2084
peak (1965)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3184 |
| 1960s | #2936 |
| 1970s | #4178 |
| 1980s | #6009 |
| 1990s | #8650 |
| 2000s | #11232 |
| 2010s | #7747 |
| 2020s | #8744 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Kipling are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kipling alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kipling in 2025?
- Kipling ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kipling most popular?
- Kipling peaked in 1965, reaching #2084 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kipling with classmates?
- Kipling will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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