Kip
- Pronunciation
- [Kip]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Pointed Hill
- Origin
- English
Kip Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,465 baby boys have been named Kip. The name peaked in 1965 with 419 US births that year (rank #379). In 2024, ranked #1456 nationally — 1,077 places below its 1965 peak.
Top States for Kip
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kip births are: California (593), Michigan (423), Ohio (360).
Other English-Origin Names Like Kip
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3-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kip's exact length and starting letter: Kai, Kaj, Kam, Kat, Kay.
Quick Facts About Kip
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