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Origin & history of Kipp1
Old English roots
Kipp is a spelling variant of Kip, from an Old English surname meaning pointed hill or sharp — sometimes also from the Dutch kippen meaning to hatch (used as an affectionate nickname). The Kipp spelling, with the double-p, became fashionable as an American given name in the mid-twentieth century. Kipp peaked in 1964 alongside the broader American fashion for short, brisk masculine nickname-style names like Bobby, Tommy, and Cliff.
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Root name
The root form of Kipp is
Kip — meaning Pointed hill, sharp.
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Modern usage
Kipp remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Kipp?
1964
peak year
At its height in 1964, Kipp reached #828 nationally — 84 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1960s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Kipp is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #3,779) with about 33 babies named Kipp each year. Kipp's usage has been rising again in recent years. In all, around 2,423 babies have been registered as Kipp since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
84
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #828)
(ranked #828)
33
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
330
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,423
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Kipp7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
K2
I9
P7
P7
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Kipp🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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