Kipton
Boy name · #2615 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kipton? In official American birth records, Kipton has been tracked continuously since 1951, giving it 74 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kipton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kipton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kipton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Kipton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Kipton?
In official American birth records, the name Kipton first appeared in 1951 (over 74 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 74 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.