Kipp comes from the Old English tradition, meaning Pointed hill, sharp.
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How popular is Kipp?
1964peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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