How old is someone named Kip?
The average Kip is 47 years old.
Half of all living Kips are between 36 and 63.
When was Kip popular?
Kip is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1965.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 26 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 387 | 190 |
| 1950s | 1,509 | 1,000 |
| 1960s | 2,707 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 1,350 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 835 | 780 |
| 1990s | 454 | 440 |
| 2000s | 254 | 250 |
| 2010s | 527 | 520 |
| 2020s | 673 | 670 |
How many Kips are still alive?
About 7,300 Kips are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 8,700 babies named Kip since 1935.
Most Kips ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Kip?
About one in three living Kips are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Kip an old name?
Yes. Kip is older than 75 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kip will be 40 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Kips make up more of the total.
Is Kip a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.2% of living Kips are men.
Names the same age as Kip
NAME TWIN
Kip's name twin is Regina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Regina's age curve is the closest match to Kip's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Kip
How old is the average Kip?
The average Kip in the US is 47 years old. The median is 55, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kip?
About 7,300 Kips are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,700 babies given the name since 1935.
When was the name Kip most popular?
In 1965, when about 430 baby boys were named Kip.
Is Kip a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 36% of living Kips, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this