How Many People Are Named Tipton?
Complete statistics for the name Tipton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tipton, a very rare male name, is held by just 202 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,633,338 Americans. That's pretty unique! With 53% under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 261 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tipton Through the Generations
Tipton has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 16 births. Today, there are 202 people named Tipton living in the US, with an average age of 42. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30 (139), followed by those aged 30-60 (23), and finally, 99 over 60. This trend suggests Tipton is becoming more popular among younger parents, giving it a fresh, modern feel.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tipton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Tipton
How Many People Have the Name Tipton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,933 people in the United States currently share the name Tipton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,849 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Tipton a Common or Rare Name?
Tipton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Tipton Mean?
Tipton means "English occupational surname (one who tips)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tipton in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Tipton Most Popular?
The name Tipton reached peak popularity in 2016, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Tipton?
Approximately 23,933 people named Tipton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,933. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,849 Americans.
Is Tipton a rare name?
Tipton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,849 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tipton mean?
Tipton means "English occupational surname (one who tips)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Tipton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Tipton are male and 2% are female.
When was Tipton most popular?
Tipton peaked in 2016 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.