Everything about the name KIPTYN

Meaning, origin, history

Kiptyn is a unique and distinctive given name of Native American origin. It is derived from the Creek Indian tribe's language and means "falling star." The name Kiptyn is believed to have been coined by Alexander Posey, a poet and journalist of Creek descent who was born in the late 19th century. Posey used the name Kiptyn for one of his characters in his writing, and it has since gained popularity as a given name among Native American families and beyond. Despite its relatively recent origins as a given name, Kiptyn carries a rich history and cultural significance rooted in Native American tradition.

Popularity of the name KIPTYN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Kiptyn has been given to a total of 725 babies born in the United States between 2009 and 2023. The popularity of this name fluctuated over these years, with peaks in births occurring in 2010 and 2011, when 135 and 134 babies were respectively named Kiptyn.

After these two peak years, the number of babies named Kiptyn began to decline steadily. From 2012 onwards, fewer than 65 babies have been given this name annually. The lowest recorded year for births with the name Kiptyn was in 2023, with only 8 babies being given this name.

Despite this decline in popularity over time, it is interesting to note that there has been a slight increase in recent years, with 24 babies named Kiptyn in both 2021 and 2022. It will be fascinating to see if this trend continues in the coming years and whether the name Kiptyn begins to regain some of its former popularity.