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Ripton

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIP-tun /ˈrɪp.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — variously 'a strip/ripe-farm town/settlement' (from a place element + tun); we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A strip-farm town: Ripton is an English place/surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname — variously 'a strip/ripe-farm town/settlement' (from a place element + tun); we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8792 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120212024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ripton comes from an English place/surname — variously 'a strip/ripe-farm town/settlement' (from a place element + tun; routes layered, which we note; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'RIP-tun').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-strip-farm-town at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ripton is an English place/surname, variously 'a strip/ripe-farm town/settlement' — a crisp place-name (we note the place; said 'RIP-tun').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ripton — place/surname; routes layered

Variations

RiptynRippton

Nicknames

Rip

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ripton mean?

Ripton is an English place/surname, variously 'a strip/ripe-farm town'; the routes are layered. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Ripton?

It's said RIP-tun /ˈrɪp.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ripton a boy or girl name?

Ripton is a boy's name.

How popular is Ripton?

Ripton is a very rare name in the U.S.

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