Kip
2 countries#1621 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kip was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,722 births recorded 1935–2025 · currently #1621 · peaked in 1965 with 432 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
95 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2021 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
95 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kip’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3451 | — |
| 2007 | #4243 | ↓792 |
| 2008 | #4145 | ↑98 |
| 2009 | #4429 | ↓284 |
| 2010 | #4517 | ↓88 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↑8 |
| 2012 | #3179 | ↑1330 |
| 2013 | #3265 | ↓86 |
| 2014 | #2492 | ↑773 |
| 2015 | #2641 | ↓149 |
| 2016 | #1959 | ↑682 |
| 2017 | #1935 | ↑24 |
| 2018 | #1937 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #1658 | ↑279 |
| 2020 | #1788 | ↓130 |
| 2021 | #1645 | ↑143 |
| 2022 | #1447 | ↑198 |
| 2023 | #1380 | ↑67 |
| 2024 | #1459 | ↓79 |
| 2025 | #1621 | ↓162 |
Frequently asked questions about Kip
Is Kip a popular name?
Yes — Kip currently ranks #1621 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kip more common for boys or girls?
Kip is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kip most popular?
Kip peaked in 1965 in United States, with 432 recorded births that year.
Is Kip rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kip’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2719 in 1935 to #1621 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kip?
At least 8,817 babies have been recorded with the name Kip across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kip popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kip appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kip?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kip include Carmen, Kendrix, Korbyn.
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Ranked directly next to Kip in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.