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Ripley

Pronunciation
[Rip-ley]
Gender
Male
Meaning
From Hrypa's Meadow
Origin
Anglo
Ellen Ripley is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Alien film series. She is often considered as one of the best female protagonists of all time: it was heralded for challenging gender roles, particularly in the science fiction, action and horror genres.

Ripley Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 878 baby boys have been named Ripley. The name peaked in 2024 with 134 US births that year (rank #1398). In 2024, ranked #1398 nationally.

Top States for Ripley

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ripley births are: Texas (31), California (23), Indiana (12).

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6-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Ripley's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.

Quick Facts About Ripley

552
Anglo baby names in our dictionary
402
Anglo male names
207
6-letter R-names in our dictionary
575
R-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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