Kipton
Boy name · #2615 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 50 baby boys were named Kipton, placing it at #2615 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1826, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 36,000 boys born in 2025 was named Kipton.
The 74-year story
Kipton first appears in the Social Security records in 1951, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 127 boys were named Kipton — good for #1331 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kipton per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Kipton in class?
Kipton scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kipton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kipton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kipton is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kiptons were IA (6), OH (5), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kipton
Statistically, parents drawn to Kipton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Colston, Kolston, Kaeson, Patton, and Leyton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kipton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2604 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3001 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2387 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2355 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2139 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2170 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1872 |
| 2017 | 88 | #1746 |
| 2016 | 95 | #1663 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1826 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1730 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1637 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1331 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1425 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2203 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
| 1986 | 5 | #6721 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5468 |
| 1972 | 5 | #4986 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4724 |
| 1964 | 6 | #3601 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4048 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3337 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kipton a popular boy name?
Kipton ranked #2615 among boys in 2025 with 50 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1826.
When was the name Kipton most popular?
Kipton peaked in 2011, when 127 American boys received the name (ranked #1331 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kipton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 36,000 newborn American boys was named Kipton. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.