Kipton
Every Kipton since 1951 — 1,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kipton
Kipton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,626 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 1,351 American babies have been named Kipton. Its peak came in 2011, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kipton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kipton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,626 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,020 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,403 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,364 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,796 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,157 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,181 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1,882 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1,758 |
| 2016 | 95 | #1,669 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,835 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,741 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,747 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1,647 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,339 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,435 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,218 |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,694 |
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| 1970 | 5 | #5,111 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,506 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kipton in 2025?
Kipton ranked #2,626 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kipton?
1,351 babies have been named Kipton in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kipton most popular?
Kipton peaked in 2011, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Kipton a boy or girl name?
Kipton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kipton rising or falling?
Kipton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.