Rip
Rip is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ripe, full-grown, or mature.
Origin and history
Rip is an English name traditionally used as a nickname or standalone given name, derived from Germanic elements meaning ripe or mature. It experienced a dramatic surge in popularity in the United States during the 2020s, driven by pop culture. Though historically rare in American birth records, it has quickly gained traction among modern parents seeking short, rugged names.
Popularity in the United States
688 babies in the United States have been named Rip since 1880. It ranks #3988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1463.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.7 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- OK (9.1 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- IN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 8 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 472 |
Famous people named Rip
- Rip Riprock: Fictional character
- Rip Sewell: Baseball player
- Rip Hamilton: Basketball player
Fun facts
- The name is famous in American literature via Washington Irving's 1819 short story 'Rip Van Winkle'.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. usage following the popularity of the character Rip Wheeler on the hit television series Yellowstone.