Kipling

Q: How popular is the name Kipling?

Kipling is ranked #20754 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-IHPL-ihng ]

Boy Name #20,754 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kipling is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHPL-ihng.

Parents who love the name Kipling often also consider Si, Ferrin, .

Popularity Over Time

#20,754

Current Rank

Peaked 1965 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,754
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Kip Kiy Kipie Kiplie

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Si Boy Hebrew Flor Boy Latin flos/floris Krik Boy English Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Dieter Boy Old High German Deshane Boy Hebrew via Irish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kipling

Is Kipling a boy or girl name?

Kipling is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kipling?

Kipling is pronounced k-IHPL-ihng.

How popular is the name Kipling?

Kipling is currently ranked #20754 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kipling?

Common nicknames for Kipling include Kip, Kiy, Kipie, and Kiplie.

Is Kipling a common or rare name?

Kipling is an uncommon name, ranked #20754 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Kiy, Kipie, and Kiplie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.