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Ripley is an Old English name meaning 'strip of wood' or 'clearing by a river'. It evolved from Hriplea in Old English to its current form. The name is often associated with traits of strength and uniqueness, and it has no biblical relevance. It saw a rise in popularity as a surname before becoming a given name in the 20th century.

The name Ripley is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ripley has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ripley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5519th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12106th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8551st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2373rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4771st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1475th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ripley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.