Holding steady.
Popularity of Tip since 1887
Babies named Tip per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tip's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tip is a rare, informal name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1887, its peak year of usage. Since then, it has remained very uncommon, with no recent rank or one-in-N statistic. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating no resurgence in popularity. It has never been associated with any particular state or region. As a short, punchy nickname-name, Tip fits alongside other vintage diminutives like Bud and Dot, but it remains an extremely unusual choice for modern parents.
Tip is most likely a diminutive of Christopher, as Christopher was once often shortened to Kit, and Tip may be a playful variation. Another theory suggests it originated as a nickname for a person who was deemed "the tip" or "top" in skill or status. The name has been in rare use in the United States since the late 19th century, though it never gained widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Tip
Names that share Tip's style, for a brother or sister.
