Kipp
Kipp is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pointed hill or peak.
Origin and history
Kipp originated as an English surname derived from a Middle English or Old Norse personal name meaning 'pointed hill'. It historically developed as a nickname or topographic name before finding modest use as a given name in the United States. Though relatively uncommon, it maintains steady, niche usage today.
Popularity in the United States
2,484 babies in the United States have been named Kipp since 1880. It ranks #2597 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1663.
States where it is most popular
- MI (21.3 %)
- OH (13.5 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- MN (7.8 %)
- IN (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 57 |
| 1950-1960 | 228 |
| 1960-1970 | 589 |
| 1970-1980 | 433 |
| 1980-1990 | 386 |
| 1990-2000 | 214 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 264 |
Famous people named Kipp
- Kipp Hamilton: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone living near a prominent or sharp hill, from the Old English word for a peak.
- Like many short, single-syllable given names, Kipp evolved from a family surname into a distinctive first name.