Declining since 2011, #2,604 for boys today.
Popularity of Kipton since 1951
Babies named Kipton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 917 |
| 2020s | 318 |
Meaning & origin
Kipton is a rare boys' name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1951. It saw its highest usage in 2011, when it ranked 2,604, with approximately 1 in 34,162 boys receiving the name that year. Since then, its popularity has been falling steadily. The name is most frequently used in Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. Kipton's origin is uncertain; it may be a modern creation or a variant of an English surname or place name. Its simple, surname-like sound fits a trend of -ton endings, and it is occasionally shortened to Kip.
Kipton may be a modern coinage, perhaps an invented name influenced by surnames like Kipton or place names ending in -ton. It entered U.S. records in 1951, suggesting it was likely created or adapted in the 20th century. The name has seen modest use, with a peak in 2011.
Where Kipton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kip
Sibling names for Kipton
Names that share Kipton's style, for a brother or sister.
