Tripp
Tripp is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Traveler, dancer, or third (triplet).
Origin and history
Tripp originated as an English surname and nickname, historically associated with a dancer, traveler, or someone born third in a family lineage (a triplet or 'III'). In contemporary American usage, it is often given to boys who are the third generation to share a family name. It has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
8,975 babies in the United States have been named Tripp since 1880. It ranks #1272 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #467.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OK (4.5 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
- MO (4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,040 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,794 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,856 |
Famous people named Tripp
- Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston: media personality
Fun facts
- Tripp is frequently used in the United States as an informal nickname or formal given name for a son named 'III' (the third).
- It traces back to the Middle English word 'trippen', meaning to tread lightly, dance, or move briskly.