Kibbie
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a nickname.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Kibbie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kibbie today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kibbie births was 1957 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kibbie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kibbie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1957
5 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1957 SSA rank
#6,565
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Kibbie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kibbie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kibbie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kibbie
The name Kibbie is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic word 'cìob', which means a small piece or fragment. The name's history can be traced back to the medieval period in Scotland, where it was likely used as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who was small in stature or had a slight build.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kibbie can be found in the Annals of the Kingdom of Scotland, a medieval chronicle that documented the reigns of Scottish monarchs. In this text, a minor nobleman named Kibbie of Ayr is mentioned in the late 13th century, although little is known about his life or significance.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Kibbie appeared in various Scottish parish records and legal documents, indicating its continued use among the Scottish population. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name, particularly outside of Scotland.
One notable historical figure with the name Kibbie was Kibbie Raine, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Nine Years' War (1688-1697) against King William III. Raine was born in 1670 and served in the Jacobite army, eventually rising to the rank of captain before his death in 1702.
Another individual with the name Kibbie was Kibbie MacLean, a Scottish poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. MacLean was born in 1715 on the Isle of Mull and is best known for his collection of Gaelic poems and songs that celebrated Scottish culture and traditions.
In the 19th century, Kibbie Harkness, an American farmer and entrepreneur from Ohio, gained some local recognition for his innovative agricultural practices and successful business ventures. Harkness was born in 1812 and lived until 1895, becoming a respected figure in his community.
One of the more recent historical figures with the name Kibbie was Kibbie Naudain, an American politician and lawyer from Delaware. Naudain served as the Attorney General of Delaware from 1937 to 1941 and was born in 1888, passing away in 1971.
While the name Kibbie has largely fallen out of common use in modern times, it remains an intriguing part of Scottish and Gaelic naming traditions, with its roots stretching back to the Middle Ages and a rich history spanning several centuries.
People
Kibbie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kibbie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kibbie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kibbie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kibbie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Kibbie a common name?
We classify Kibbie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kibbie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kibbie was 1957, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kibbie is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kibbie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kibbie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kibbie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kibbie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kibbie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kibbie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kibbie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.