Rip
A male given name from Dutch.
Every Rip since 1938 — 688 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rip
Rip is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,348 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 688 American babies have been named Rip. Its peak came in 2021, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rip stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,348 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,112 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,013 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1,698 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,575 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2,435 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,748 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,507 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,955 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,153 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,847 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,833 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,933 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,976 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rip
- Rip Torn Actor · 1931–2019
- Rip Taylor Actor · 1931–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rip mean?
A male given name from Dutch.
How popular is the name Rip in 2025?
Rip ranked #2,348 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rip?
688 babies have been named Rip in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rip most popular?
Rip peaked in 2021, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Rip a boy or girl name?
Rip is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rip rising or falling?
Rip is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rip?
Well-known people named Rip include Rip Torn (actor), Rip Taylor (actor).