Kyptin
An uncommon invented name, potentially derived from the Greek word "kyptos" meaning bent or curved.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyptin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyptin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyptin births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyptin. 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 Kyptin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,437
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Kyptin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyptin 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 Kyptin 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 Kyptin
The name Kyptin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, which was spoken by various tribes and peoples across Europe during the Iron Age, roughly between the 6th century BC and the 1st century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "kyp," which means "wood" or "forest," combined with the diminutive suffix "-tin," denoting smallness or affection.
Scholars have not found any definitive historical references to the name Kyptin in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some linguists suggest that the name may have been used by the Gaulish tribes, who inhabited parts of what is now modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland during the Roman conquest of Gaul in the 1st century BC.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyptin can be traced back to the medieval period in parts of Ireland and Scotland. One notable bearer of the name was Kyptin of Inishowen, an Irish chieftain who lived in the 11th century and was known for his resistance against the Norse invaders in the region.
Another historical figure was Kyptin MacAlpin, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was part of the Clan MacAlpin, a prominent family in the Scottish Highlands. He is said to have participated in the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English.
In the 15th century, there was a Kyptin O'Donnell, an Irish warrior and member of the powerful O'Donnell clan, who fought alongside the Earl of Kildare during the Gaelic Irish resistance against the English crown.
During the 16th century, a Kyptin MacLeod was a Scottish chieftain from the Isle of Lewis, known for his involvement in the feuds between the MacLeods and the MacDonalds, two influential clans in the Scottish Highlands.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kyptin O'Sullivan, an Irish soldier who served in the Irish Brigade of the French Army during the 17th century. He fought in several battles during the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession.
People
Kyptin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyptin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyptin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyptin 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 Kyptin a common name?
We classify Kyptin 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 Kyptin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyptin was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyptin is about 16 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 Kyptin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyptin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyptin 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 Kyptin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyptin 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 Kyptin 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 common is the name Kyptin?
See how many Americans are named Kyptin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.