Ripley
Ripley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Strip of land or clearing in a strip of land.
Origin and history
Ripley is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name. It historically means a strip of land or a clearing near a strip of land. In the United States, it has traditionally been uncommon for boys, though it has seen increased usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,035 babies in the United States have been named Ripley since 1880. It ranks #3649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1299.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- OH (10.3 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 211 |
| 2020-2029 | 659 |
Famous people named Ripley
- Ripley Parker: Writer, Director
Fun facts
- The name original referred to several villages in England, such as Ripley in North Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
- Beyond famous fictional characters like Ellen Ripley, the name is also associated with Robert Ripley of Ripley's Believe It or Not!