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Kipling

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIP-ling /ˈkɪp.lɪŋ/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Kipling, a habitational name from places tied to Old English elements (a family or people of Cybbel). Famous through author Rudyard Kipling; a surname name we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A literary surname name: Kipling recalls author Rudyard Kipling (said 'KIP-ling').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Kipling, a habitational name from places tied to Old English elements (a family or people of Cybbel). Famous through author Rudyard Kipling; a surname name we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11692 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719522024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kipling is an English surname, a habitational name from places tied to Old English elements. It is best known through author Rudyard Kipling. As a first name it reads literary and surname-style. A crisp two-beat pick (said 'KIP-ling').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, literary, and surname-style.

Did you know? Kipling is an English surname made famous by author Rudyard Kipling, of 'The Jungle Book'; as a first name it reads bookish and modern — a surname name we note (said 'KIP-ling').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Kipling — English surname; author Rudyard Kipling

Variations

KippKiplin

Nicknames

Kip

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kipling mean?

Kipling is an English surname from place names, best known through author Rudyard Kipling.

How do you pronounce Kipling?

It's said KIP-ling /ˈkɪp.lɪŋ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kipling a boy or girl name?

Kipling is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kipling?

Kipling is a very rare name in the U.S.

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