Ripley

Ripley is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 320 babies in the United States.

Ripley at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ripley

Ripley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ripley first appears in Social Security records in 1918 and has been given to 3,187 babies since 1880, including 320 in 2024.

Ripley in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Babies named Ripley in 2024
320
Total since 1880
3,187

Ripley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Ripley in 2025
26
Total since 1996
354

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ripley mean?

The meaning of Ripley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ripley a boy or girl name?

Ripley is a unisex name. In 2024, 320 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ripley?

Ripley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ripley?

Ripley is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1918 and has been given to 3,187 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].