Boy
Kip
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About Kip
Cheerful simplicity radiates from this endearing single-syllable choice that manages to feel both vintage and refreshingly current. Kip possesses an understated charm that grows on people gradually, revealing its appeal through repeated encounters rather than immediate impact. The name suggests someone approachable, good-natured, and down-to-earth—qualities that translate well across all life stages. Its compact form makes it easy for young children to learn and write, while its friendly sound creates positive associations. Parents who appreciate names that don't take themselves too seriously often gravitate toward Kip, finding in it a perfect balance between substance and lightheartedness. The name works across various professional fields and social contexts without feeling out of place anywhere.
Popularity of the Name Kip
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | #989 | |
| 1946 | #873 | |
| 1947 | #963 | |
| 1948 | #875 | |
| 1949 | #826 | |
| 1950 | #711 | |
| 1951 | #707 | |
| 1952 | #705 | |
| 1953 | #697 | |
| 1954 | #660 | |
| 1955 | #540 | |
| 1956 | #535 | |
| 1957 | #541 | |
| 1958 | #569 | |
| 1959 | #622 | |
| 1960 | #605 | |
| 1961 | #602 | |
| 1962 | #529 | |
| 1963 | #497 | |
| 1964 | #442 | |
| 1965 | #379 | |
| 1966 | #435 | |
| 1967 | #439 | |
| 1968 | #480 | |
| 1969 | #542 | |
| 1970 | #595 | |
| 1971 | #635 | |
| 1972 | #657 | |
| 1973 | #651 | |
| 1974 | #678 | |
| 1975 | #767 | |
| 1976 | #758 | |
| 1977 | #861 | |
| 1978 | #782 | |
| 1979 | #861 | |
| 1980 | #811 | |
| 1981 | #776 | |
| 1982 | #902 | |
| 1984 | #864 | |
| 2022 | #957 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Kip
- Kipp
- Kippin
- Kipper
- Kippling
Names Similar to Kip
Nicknames for Kip
- Kip
- Kippy
- Kipper
- KP
Famous People Named Kip
| Kip Thorne | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Kip Winger | American musician and member of the rock band Winger |
| Kip Pardue | American actor |
| Kip Hanrahan | American jazz musician |
| Kip Gamblin | Australian actor |
| Kip Andersen | American filmmaker and environmental activist |
| Kip Sabian | English professional wrestler |
| Kip McGrath | Australian educator and founder of Kip McGrath Education Centres |
| Kip Wells | American former MLB pitcher |
| Kip Kinkel | American perpetrator of the Thurston High School shooting in 1998 |
| Kip Addotta | American comedian |
| Kip Carpenter | American former figure skater |
| Kip Weeks | American actor and producer |
| Kip Selbach | American former MLB player |
| Kip Brennan | Canadian former NHL player |
| Kip Selenger | American football player |
| Kip Simons | American actor and producer |
| Kip Dotta | American artist and author |
| Kip Harkness | American businessman |
| Kip Leonetti | American author and musician |
Characters Named Kip
| Kip Dynamite | Napoleon Dynamite |
| Kip O'Donnell | Grosse Pointe Blank |
| Kip "Half-Sack" Epps | Sons of Anarchy |
| Kip Russell | Have Space Suit—Will Travel by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Kip Bovey | The West Wing TV series |
| Kip Gilman | Suburban Commando |
| Kip Crawley | The Emperor's New Groove |
| Kip Stone | The Good Witch TV series |
| Kip Shepherd | The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré |
| Kip Raines | Gone in 60 Seconds |
| Kip Chogi | The West Wing TV series |
| Kip Stargazer | Rocket Power |
| Kip Smithers | Archer TV series |
| Kip Adotta | Looney Tunes character |
| Kip Wonderly | Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series |
| Kip White | Men in Black - The Series |
| Kip Hackman | Pandemonium |
| Kip Snip | The Itchy & Scratchy Show - The Simpsons |