Kippy
Primarily a boy's name of Dutch origin with 166 recorded births. Also given to 102 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 166 Americans have ever been named Kippy. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and peaked modestly at 18 births in 1955 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Kippy is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kippy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Dutch origin, a diminutive of Kip — from the Middle English kyppe, meaning 'pointed hill' or a place name, or from the Dutch kip, a term of endearment.
Kippy has the bouncy, affectionate quality of a nickname that became permanent. Light, playful, and impossible to say without smiling — it's the kind of name that belongs to someone with an infectious, easy-going charm.
EtymologyShow more
Kippy first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1949. Arriving in the 1940s, Kippy appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Dutch classification suggests a path from dutch 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
Kippy has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1949.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 76 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 70 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | — |
The Story of Kippy
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1955, Kippy is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Kippy are most likely born between 1949 and 1965.
How rare is Kippy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kippy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1949, peaked in the 1960s with 76 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kippy by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1949–1974)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 | #4963 |
| 1973 | 9 | #3584 |
| 1969 | 6 | #4185 |
| 1967 | 9 | #2882 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3732 |
| 1964 | 8 | #3167 |
| 1963 | 11 | #2610 |
| 1962 | 8 | #3178 |
| 1961 | 11 | #2631 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2013 |
| 1959 | 9 | #2945 |
| 1958 | 12 | #2443 |
| 1957 | 6 | #3783 |
| 1956 | 13 | #2323 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1882 |
| 1954 | 6 | #3645 |
| 1953 | 6 | #3624 |
| 1949 | 5 | #3984 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kippy as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Kippy has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 102 births since 1955.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1949–1974