Kippi
A girl's name of Old English origin with 52 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
tipping (over)
Kippi is a girl's baby name with an affectionate, playful sound of uncertain origin. Possibly a variant of Kippy or a creative pet form of a longer name, it carries the bouncy, cheerful energy found in classic midcentury American nickname names like Mippi, Tippi, and Lippi.
Names ending in -ppi or -ppy have a naturally playful, warm quality — light on the tongue, instantly friendly, and hard to say without a smile. Kippi suits parents who want a name that feels joyful and personal from the very first sound.
EtymologyShow more
Kippi first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1962. Arriving in the 1960s, Kippi appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kippi has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1962.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | #7251 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 45 | #6249 | — |
The Story of Kippi
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1963, Kippi is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Kippi are most likely born between 1962 and 1973.
How rare is Kippi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kippi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1962, peaked in the 1960s with 45 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kippi by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1962–1974)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 | #7251 |
| 1969 | 7 | #6263 |
| 1967 | 5 | #7285 |
| 1966 | 8 | #5062 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7002 |
| 1964 | 6 | #6375 |
| 1963 | 9 | #4701 |
| 1962 | 5 | #7053 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–1974