Kipling
Pronunciation: [ k-IHPL-ihng ]
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Kipling first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 389 babies have been named Kipling in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kipling is past its peak , currently ranked #20,754 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,754
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kipling
Kipling is a boy name .
Kipling is currently ranked #20,754 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kipling include Kip, Kipl, Kiply, Kiplie, Ing, Ingy, Ingie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kipkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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