Ripley
Ripley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɪpli/
Meaning and origin of Ripley
Root meaning: “woodland clearing”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From the Old English folk name for the Anglian tribe, *Hrype + Old English lēah (“woodland clearing”).
How popular is Ripley?
Since 1880, 2,555 girls and 1,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Ripley (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1032 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1266 in 2025. In 2025, 399 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ripley FAQ
What does the name Ripley mean?
Ripley traces back to a root meaning "woodland clearing". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. From the Old English folk name for the Anglian tribe, *Hrype + Old English lēah (“woodland clearing”).
What is the origin of the name Ripley?
Ripley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ripley?
Since 1880, 2,555 girls and 1,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Ripley (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1032 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1266 in 2025. In 2025, 399 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ripley a boy or girl name?
Ripley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,555 girls and 1,035 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.