Ripley
Ripley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Strip of clearing or shouting clearing.
Origin and history
Ripley is an English name originally derived from a place name meaning 'strip of clearing' or 'shouting clearing'. Long used primarily as a surname, it has gained modern popularity as a given name in the United States, boosted in part by pop culture. Recent SSA data shows a significant increase in usage for female infants since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
2,555 babies in the United States have been named Ripley since 1880. It ranks #3491 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1107.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- FL (9 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- WA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 84 |
| 2000-2010 | 273 |
| 2010-2019 | 999 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,182 |
Fun facts
- Ripley originated as an Old English habitational surname referring to several places in England.
- The name gained global recognition through the iconic fictional character Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver in the Alien franchise.
- Nearly half of all registered U.S. female births given the name Ripley since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.