Kippie
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 32 recorded births. Also given to 11 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and one syllable, Kippie hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1962, with 32 total recorded births.
Kippie is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Kippie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kippie is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a diminutive of Kip or Kipling meaning 'pointed hill' or 'cured salmon.' It has a playful, vintage American quality.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Kippie's final sounds are bright, approachable — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Kippie follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Kippie's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kippie has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1962.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 26 | — |
The Story of Kippie
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Kippie is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Kippie are most likely born between 1962 and 1972.
How rare is Kippie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kippie 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 26 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1962–1974)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 | #8166 |
| 1966 | 5 | #7072 |
| 1963 | 9 | #4702 |
| 1962 | 12 | #3898 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kippie as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Kippie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 11 births since 1955.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1962–1974