Ripley: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RIP-lee · 2 syllables
Ripley means “woodland clearing”, from English.
From the Old English folk name for the Anglian tribe, *Hrype + Old English leah (“woodland clearing”).
- Meaning
- woodland clearing
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- RIP-lee
- US babies a year
- about 321 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Ripley?
About 321 US babies a year were named Ripley in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 288% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Scotland | #992 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Ripley?
Half of US adults named Ripley are older than 23; most are between 18 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ripley
What does the name Ripley mean?
Ripley means “woodland clearing”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Ripley?
Ripley is pronounced RIP-lee.
How popular is the name Ripley?
About 321 US babies a year were named Ripley in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 288% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ripley?
Half of US adults named Ripley are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 68.