Kip
kip
US Popularity:2904
Origin:British
Meaning:Pointed hill; Sleep; Bundle of hides; Basket
The name Kip is primarily used for boys and is of English origin, derived from the Old English word meaning “pointed hill.” Striking in its quick quip, it’s short and sweet, undoubtedly giving those who hear it a favorable first impression. With additional roots in German and Dutch, Kip may also mean “bundle of hides” or “basket.” Not to mention, kip is also a fun term used as an alternative to “sleep.” Kip is also a popular surname—think from physicist Arthur F. Kip to The Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling. However, this trendy title is forging its own path these days as a unique and charming first name. With a name like Kip, baby will feel the power and charm of brevity with plenty of inspirational figures to look up to every day.
Kip Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kip is currently #2821 on The Bump
Boy:Kip is currently #880 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kip is currently #2904 in U.S. births
Boy:Kip is currently #960 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2904
in 2023
+ 161
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 451
Merriam-Webster, kip
Ancestry, Kip Family History
WordSense, kip
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