Kip

Kip is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 124 boys in the United States.

Kip at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kip

Kip belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kip first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #379 in 1965, and in 2024 124 babies received the name — 8,465 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kip in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#379 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Kip in 2024
124
Total since 1880
8,465

Kip in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2125 in 2021
Babies named Kip in 2025
4
Total since 1996
111

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kip mean?

The meaning of Kip is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kip a boy or girl name?

Kip is a boy name. In 2024, 124 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kip?

Kip comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kip?

Kip first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #379 in 1965, and 124 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].