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Ripken
BoyMeaning of Ripken: English surname as first name
Ripken is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3460th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3460
32 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
435
First recorded 1997 · peak 2022
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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