Ripley
Meaningstrip of cleared land · Old English
- US rank
- #1,029
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,029 in 2025
243 babies were named Ripley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 265 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
US births per million boys, 1918–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ripley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,614 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ripley, 243 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ripley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRipley first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearRipley is at its all-time high right now: #1,029 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRipley is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 106,383 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,614.
- TrendRipley has climbed 265 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,029. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRipley is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #320, followed by Oklahoma (#398) and Washington (#511). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- Boy or girlRipley is given to both boys and girls: 61% of the 399 babies named Ripley in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Ripley means “strip of cleared land”.
About the name Ripley
Ripley is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “strip of cleared land”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Ripley for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 36 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,029 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,029, with 243 babies. Of the 399 US babies named Ripley in 2025, 61% were girls and 39% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 210,526 girls |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 67,935 girls |
| 2010s | 58 | 17,376 girls |
| 2020s | 122 | 8,227 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 230,415 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 88,417 boys |
| 2020s | 64 | 15,699 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Ripley
What does the name Ripley mean?
Ripley means “strip of cleared land” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Ripley?
Ripley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Ripley a boy or girl name?
Both. Ripley is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 61% of US babies named Ripley were girls.
How popular is the name Ripley?
Ripley ranked #1,029 for US girls in 2025, given to 243 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,029).