Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Tipton since 1917
Babies named Tipton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tipton's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Tipton is a rare English surname-turned-first-name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917, its peak year of usage. Data shows a falling trajectory since 2017, with very low frequency such that no rank or one-in-N figure is calculated. As a place name from Staffordshire, it carries a distinctly British feel. Tipton's rarity and geographic origin make it an unconventional choice for parents seeking a surname-style name with historical roots. Its trajectory suggests diminishing use in recent years, consistent with many early 20th-century surname revivals that have declined over time.
Tipton is an English surname and place name derived from the Old English personal name Tibba (a short form of names like Theodbeorht) plus tūn, meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement.' The name refers to the town of Tipton in the West Midlands. As a given name, it likely arose from the late 19th or early 20th century fashion for using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tip, Tippy
Sibling names for Tipton
Names that share Tipton's style, for a brother or sister.
