Kipp is a unisex given name, of unknown origin but often believed to be of Hebrew descent. It may derive from the Hebrew word 'kaph', which means 'handspan'. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of Kip, an English surname derived from the Middle Dutch word 'cop', meaning 'cup'. The name Kipp is also associated with the sport of baseball, as it was famously used by legendary player and Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett. Despite its unknown origins, Kipp has a unique sound that makes it stand out as an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
"The name Kipp experienced a notable boom from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s, with peak years being 1964 (84 births) and 1957 (34 births). However, it saw a significant decline starting in the early 1970s, with consistent low numbers from the late 1990s to the present day, reaching its lowest point recently in 2022 with only 50 births."