Kipton
A boy's name of Old English origin with 1,301 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Kipton hit its peak of 127 births in 2011, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Kipton has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Kipton ranks #3012 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kipton is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, likely a variant of Kippton or derived from a place name meaning 'market town' (from Old English cyp, meaning to buy or barter). It has the sturdy, place-based character of Old English surname names.
EtymologyShow more
Kipton is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old English naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Kipton creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kipton has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1951.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 268 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 917 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 65 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 18 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 12 | — |
The Story of Kipton
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Kipton is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kipton are most likely born between 2001 and 2021.
How rare is Kipton?
Only about 1 in every 87,805 babies born in 2024 was named Kipton — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1951, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 917 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kipton by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Kipton per day would take 3.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1951–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | #3012 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2400 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2364 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2796 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2155 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2180 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1882 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1757 |
| 2016 | 95 | #1669 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1835 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1740 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1746 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1647 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1339 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1435 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2218 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11693 |
| 1986 | 5 | #7319 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5905 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5392 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1951–2024