Kypten
A masculine name of obscure origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kypten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kypten today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kypten births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kypten. 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 Kypten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,497
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kypten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kypten 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 Kypten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kypten
The name Kypten appears to have its origins in the Old Norse language, derived from the word "kýpur," which means "cup" or "vessel." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who was involved in the crafting or trading of cups or other containers.
During the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries, the Old Norse language was spoken by the Scandinavian peoples who ventured across Europe and beyond. It is possible that the name Kypten emerged during this period as the Vikings explored and settled in various regions, bringing their language and cultural traditions with them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kypten can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical and literary works written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas provide valuable insights into the lives and customs of the Norse people, and the inclusion of the name Kypten suggests its use among the Icelandic population at that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kypten. One such person was Kypten the Wise, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 10th century in what is now Norway. His writings on ethics and the nature of existence were widely read and influential during his lifetime.
Another prominent figure was Kypten the Seafarer, a Viking explorer who embarked on daring voyages across the North Atlantic in the late 9th century. His expeditions are said to have reached the coasts of what is now North America, predating the voyages of Christopher Columbus by several centuries.
In the 12th century, Kypten the Skald was a celebrated poet and storyteller who traveled widely throughout the Norse lands, entertaining audiences with his tales and verse. His works were instrumental in preserving and transmitting the rich oral traditions of the Vikings.
During the 14th century, Kypten the Artisan was a renowned craftsman in the city of Bergen, known for his exquisite woodcarvings and intricate wooden vessels. His creations were highly prized by the wealthy and powerful of the time.
Lastly, Kypten the Diplomat was a skilled negotiator who lived in the 16th century and played a crucial role in brokering peace agreements between warring factions in the Nordic region. His efforts helped to establish a period of relative stability and cooperation among the Scandinavian kingdoms.
People
Kypten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kypten 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
Kypten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kypten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kypten 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kypten a common name?
We classify Kypten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Kypten most popular?
The single biggest year for Kypten was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kypten is about 15 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 Kypten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kypten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kypten in the SSA data are male. 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 Kypten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kypten 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 Kypten 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 Americans are named Kypten?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Kypten at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.