Tippy
Primarily a girl's name with 6 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Tippy peaked during the Gen X years, when 6 babies received this name in a single year (1969). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Tippy has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Tippy is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tippy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Unknown origin, a playful nickname name recorded in U.S. birth records. Its lighthearted, diminutive quality gives it an affectionate, informal character rarely seen in formal records.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Tippy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Tippy’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tippy has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | #7413 | — |
The Story of Tippy
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Tippy is a Gen X staple. Girls named Tippy are most likely born between 1969 and 1969.
How rare is Tippy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tippy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1960s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1969–1969)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 | #7413 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Tippy as a Boy's Name
Tippy is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 5 recorded births since 1951.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–1969