Kip Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kip originates from Old English, meaning 'young man' or 'lad'. It evolved from the Old English 'cyppa' through Middle English 'kippen' to modern English. Historically, it has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 20th century. Kip is often associated with youthfulness and friendliness, with notable people such as Rudyard Kipling and Kip Pardue bearing the name.
The name Kip is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kip has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kip' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2573rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 616th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 596th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1314th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3535th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1832nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4924th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11362nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Kip' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kip"
Pronunciation
/kɪp/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Kip is derived from the Old English word 'cyppa', meaning 'a young man' or 'a lad'. It may also be related to the Middle English 'kippen', meaning 'to hatch' or 'to give birth'.
Meaning
young man, lad, to hatch
Language Evolution
Old English: Cyppa, Middle English: Kippen, Modern English: Kip
Historical Usage
Kip has been in use since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in England and later in the United States during the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Kipp, Kipling
Modern Popularity & Image
Kip is perceived as a casual and friendly name, often associated with youthful energy and playfulness.
Famous People
Kipling (Rudyard Kipling, author), Kip Pardue (actor), Kip Winger (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kip"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kip"
"Kip" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2573rd of 6773 | 161 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 616th of 7552 | 2,843 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 596th of 10718 | 2,947 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1314th of 16616 | 1,063 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3535th of 24088 | 432 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1832nd of 23106 | 1,019 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4924th of 12526 | 121 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11362nd of 19264 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Kip" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
59.41% 919th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
20.61% 459th/2227 |
30.82% 749th/2430 |
35.54% 1014th/2853 |
16.29% 452nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.42% 453rd/2937 |
20.38% 710th/3483 |
21.69% 763rd/3518 |
14.76% 597th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.21% 1150th/3685 |
48.92% 2189th/4475 |
37.06% 1925th/5194 |
28.37% 1792nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.26% 1325th/3984 |
61.62% 2765th/4487 |
32.63% 2226th/6822 |
65.98% 4141st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kip" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kip"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kip" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.