Will my child share the name Pip with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Pip per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pip in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Pip becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Pip is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 839 places over the last five years to #3696 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Pip a good choice for a distinctive name?

Pip is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Pip a popular baby name in the United States?

Pip does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3696

Pip

Pip is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Pip in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3696

About the Name Pip

Pip is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 839 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1892 in 2006 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Pip is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.