Kip
Kip: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kip
- A diminutive of the male given name Kipling.
Etymology
Clipping of Kipling.
How popular is Kip?
Since 1880, 154 girls and 8,568 boys in the U.S. have been named Kip (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2876 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #379 in 1965. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kip FAQ
What does the name Kip mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Kipling. Clipping of Kipling.
How popular is the name Kip?
Since 1880, 154 girls and 8,568 boys in the U.S. have been named Kip (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2876 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #379 in 1965. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kip a boy or girl name?
Kip is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 154 girls and 8,568 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.