Kipling
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Belonging to, ancestor
Origin: Norse
Popularity: Ranked #8617 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: Kipling is a name with Norse roots, containing the element 'ing' meaning belonging to, ancestor.
Similar names: kailin, kailina, kilian, killian, killion
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kipling? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Kipling, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kipling
What does the name Kipling mean?
Kipling means “Belonging to, ancestor” from Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Kipling?
Kipling has Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Belonging to, ancestor”.
How popular is Kipling?
Kipling ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Kipling most popular?
Kipling peaked in 2016 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Kipling a boy or girl name?
Kipling is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kiplings in registered births are male.
Is the name Kipling rising or falling in popularity?
Kipling has fallen 793 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7450 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Kipling been recorded?
Kipling appears in birth records across 48 years — from 1952 through 2025.