Kipling
Meaningfrom Kipling, Yorkshire · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,084 in 1965
9 babies were named Kipling in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kipling you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kipling, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kipling would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKipling first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #2,084. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKipling has slipped 1,209 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Kipling means “from Kipling, Yorkshire”.
About the name Kipling
Kipling is a boy name of English origin meaning “from Kipling, Yorkshire”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Kipling for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 48 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #2,084 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.2 | 316,206 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 199,601 boys |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 280,899 boys |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 199,336 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kipling
What does the name Kipling mean?
Kipling means “from Kipling, Yorkshire” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kipling?
Kipling has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kipling a boy or girl name?
Kipling is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kipling?
Kipling ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#2,084).