Tripp

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRIP /trɪp/High

Meaning: English nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also widely used as a nickname for a third-generation male bearing the same name (i.e., 'the Third' = Tripp)Medium

In 30 seconds: Tripp is a crisp, one-syllable English boys' name most commonly used as a nickname for the third male in a family to share a name. Sporty and Southern-prep in feel, it has a breezy confidence.

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MeaningEnglish nickname/surname name, derived from 'trip' in the sense of a journey or traveler; also widely used as a nickname for a third-generation male bearing the same name (i.e., 'the Third' = Tripp)

U.S. rank (2025)#522 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births572 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,970

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tripp is an English word-name and nickname used in the United States, typically for a boy who is the third in his family to bear a given name (i.e., III = 'Trip' or 'Tripp'). It may also connect to the Middle English and Old French tripper (to dance, to hop), suggesting lightness of step. It is common in Southern and preppy American naming traditions.

Tripp gained public visibility through Tripp Johnston, son of Bristol Palin, whose birth in 2008 drew national media attention. The name fits naturally alongside Brooks, Hayes, and Rhett in the Southern-prep naming tradition, appealing to families who want a short, sporty, confident boys' name.

Did you know? Naming children as 'Junior,' 'the Third,' or 'the Fourth' is a venerable American tradition, and Tripp emerged as the informal nickname for the third — just as Trey is used for a third son named after his father and grandfather.

Overall data confidence 78%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TripTrey

Nicknames

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If you like Tripp…

Rhett— one-syllable Southern-prep boys' name with the same breezy confidence

Hayes— one-syllable surname-name with the same Southern American character

Brooks— one-syllable surname-name in the same preppy, outdoorsy category

Ford— one-syllable classic surname-name with the same sharp masculine feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tripp mean?

Tripp is commonly used as a nickname for a third-generation male (the Third), and also derives from English meaning 'traveler' or 'one who trips along.'

How do you pronounce Tripp?

It is said TRIP — one syllable.

Is Tripp a boy or girl name?

Tripp is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Tripp?

Tripp is a consistent presence in U.S. charts, particularly popular in the South and in preppy naming traditions.