Kiptyn
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 736 recorded births. Also given to 22 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Kiptyn currently holds position #7497. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2009 to 2024, Kiptyn has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Kiptyn ranks #7497 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kiptyn is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, best known through Kiptyn Locke, a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 5 (2009), which gave this unusual name a moment of national visibility. The name appears to be a family surname converted to a given name, possibly of Old English origin related to place names with -ton endings meaning 'settlement.'
Kiptyn has a prep-school-meets-surf-culture energy that fits naturally in coastal American communities — it sounds like it belongs on a boat.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kiptyn is rooted in the American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2009 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kiptyn’s 736 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kiptyn has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 74 | #6703 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 580 | #2863 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 82 | #1817 | — |
The Story of Kiptyn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Kiptyn is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kiptyn are most likely born between 2009 and 2020.
How rare is Kiptyn?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Kiptyn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2010s with 580 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Kiptyn by the numbers
- Would fill 15 school buses
- Meeting one Kiptyn per day would take 2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #7497 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9388 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7524 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4315 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4789 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4571 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3221 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3485 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2834 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3272 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2173 |
| 2012 | 60 | #2197 |
| 2011 | 134 | #1283 |
| 2010 | 135 | #1288 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1817 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kiptyn as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kiptyn has also been given to 22 girls in the U.S. since 2010.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024