Kipton

Kipton - A very unique male name

Kipton appeared on the charts for the first time in 2009 on position #2516. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kipton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kipton? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kipton. The baby boy name Kipton was given to 16 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2661 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kipton peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 1352.

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Kipton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kipton is currently topping the baby name charts in Iowa at position #546 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,784.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kipton is where you live.

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Kipton origin and meaning

English — transferred surname and place name

From an English place name; its exact Old English elements are not securely established in popular sources

Kipton exists as an English place and surname, but as an American boy's name it appears only from 2009, in the Kip/-ton naming fashion, peaking at 75 births in 2011. It has fallen steadily since. Its use is a modern transfer rather than a continuation of an old given name.

Origin uncertain

Kipton is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Kipton

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kipton, sorted by popularity.

Kiptyn /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kipton

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kipton a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kipton?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KIP-tun · /ˈkɪptən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kiptyn — y-spelling, rarely recorded.

Nicknames: Kip

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2009, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Kipton appeals to parents wanting a crisp, preppy, Kip-based name that almost nobody else is using. It peaked early and has faded, so it now feels like a distinctive one-off rather than a trend.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to most people, who may hear it as Kip-ton the place or mishear Clifton or Kingston.