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Kipper

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIP-ur /ˈkɪp.ər/Medium

Meaning: Kipper is an English pet-name and word name - a 'kipper' being a smoked, split herring - long used as an affectionate nickname. As a formal first name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly English name: Kipper reads casual and warm (said 'KIP-ur'). More often a nickname; routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningKipper is an English pet-name and word name - a 'kipper' being a smoked, split herring - long used as an affectionate nickname. As a formal first name its route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2014)#11501 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619552014

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

Kipper is an English pet-name and word name - a smoked fish, and a long-standing affectionate nickname. As a formal first name its route is uncertain, which we note honestly - rare in the U.S. (said 'KIP-ur').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, casual, and warm.

Did you know? Kipper is an English word and pet-name (a 'kipper' is a smoked herring), long used affectionately; as a formal name its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KIP-ur').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Kipper — English word/pet-name; routes uncertain

Variations

KipKippaKipper

Nicknames

KipKippy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kipper mean?

Kipper is an English pet-name and word name (a kipper is a smoked fish), often used as a nickname; its route as a formal name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kipper?

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

Is Kipper a boy or girl name?

Kipper is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kipper?

Kipper is a rare name in the U.S.

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