Boy nameCurrently #3,495 in the USRising
Ripken
//ˈɹɪpkən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Ripken's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ripken |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Ripken through the decades
- Ripken peaked in 2022, when 47 babies were named Ripken in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ripken has risen 215% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ripken currently ranks #3,495 in the US and is on the rise.