Rising since 2018, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Riplee since 2015
Babies named Riplee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 |
| 2020s | 53 | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Riplee is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 2015, reflecting the ongoing trend of surname-inspired names and creative spellings. Its rank of 7,491 in 2025 places it in the lower tier of popularity, with roughly 1 in every 114,805 newborns given the name. The name peaked in its first year, 2025, and has been rising steadily since 2018. While no top states are recorded for Riplee, its sound and spelling align with popular suffixes like '-lee' and '-ley' seen in names such as Hadley and Paisley. The name's broad appeal and unisex nature are typical of modern coinages that prioritize phonetic charm over historical weight.
Riplee is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of the surname Ripley. The surname Ripley originates from various places named Ripley in England, derived from Old English 'ripp' meaning 'strip of land' (possibly 'soldier's land') and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. The name has no long history as a given name and emerged as a fashionable choice in the 2010s, particularly for girls, often influenced by the character Ellen Ripley from the 'Alien' film franchise.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rip, Lee, Rip-Rip
Variants: Ripley, Riply, Ripplee
Sibling names for Riplee
Names that share Riplee's style, for a brother or sister.
