Declining since 2021, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Ripp since 2019
Babies named Ripp per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 572 |
Meaning & origin
Ripp is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2019. It is a short, punchy name likely inspired by Rip, which itself can be a nickname for Ripley or a reference to the verb 'rip'. The name saw a brief rise in popularity, peaking in 2022, but has since been declining. As of the latest data from 2025, it ranks 2,572, with approximately 1 in every 33,492 baby boys receiving the name. Ripp has not been recorded for girls, and its usage is concentrated in the 2020s. While its exact origin is uncertain, it fits a trend toward succinct, edgy names. No top states for the name have been reported, indicating it is rare and not regionally concentrated. Given its recent invention and limited data, Ripp's future trajectory remains to be seen, but it currently represents a bold, unconventional choice.
Ripp is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2019. It appears to be a variant of the better-known Rip, which itself is sometimes a short form of Ripley or a nickname with associations to the word 'rip' meaning tear or to the character Rip Van Winkle. Ripp may also be a purely phonetic coinage, chosen for its short, punchy sound.
Sibling names for Ripp
Names that share Ripp's style, for a brother or sister.
