Ripken
Every Ripken since 1997 — 435 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ripken
Ripken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,569 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 435 American babies have been named Ripken. Its peak came in 2022, when 47 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 Ripken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ripken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3,569 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,507 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,794 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,788 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,808 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,476 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,878 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,975 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,261 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,350 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,016 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,626 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,014 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,676 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,651 |
| 2006 | — | — |
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| 2004 | 6 | #11,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ripken in 2025?
Ripken ranked #3,569 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ripken?
435 babies have been named Ripken in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ripken most popular?
Ripken peaked in 2022, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Ripken a boy or girl name?
Ripken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ripken rising or falling?
Ripken is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.