Total births
688
Boys' name · since 1938
Rip
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 688 babies named Rip, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2108
- among boys today
- 688
- born since 1938
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Rip currently ranks #2108 among boys' names in America, with 688 babies recorded since 1938.
Rip has 688 recorded births among boys since 1938, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2108 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2025.
- #2108 among boys today
- 688 born since 1938
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rip is currently the #2108 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 688 born since 1938, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2108
- among boys today
- 688
- born since 1938
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Rip vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2108
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Rip was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
111 babies were named Rip in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rip compares
688 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rip's all-time total is 87% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rip | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 688 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 111 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rip's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rip's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 111, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rip at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,108
Active since
1938
Rip popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 111
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Rip by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Rip's strongest decade.
472 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Rip births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 8
1940s
8 births
- 1950s 82
1950s
82 births
- 1960s 52
1960s
52 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s
2020s
472 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 472 births (69% of all-time use).
How Rip compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rip's total volume
Rip vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rip by state
Where Rip concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 63 | 9.2% |
| #2 | California | | 19 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Rip's total US births 9.2%
Even split
63 of 688 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Rip appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rip? ▼
Rip has been given to 688 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2108 as of the latest data. 111 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Rip most popular? ▼
Rip was most popular in the 2020s decade with 472 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rip most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rip are Texas (63 births), California (19 births), Oklahoma (12 births).
How long has the name Rip been used? ▼
Rip has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 88 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rip? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ripley, Ripp, Ripken, Ripton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rip's data
- Texas records the most Rips (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rip
Nearby Names Like Rip
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rip
Ripley Boy
#1392 1,035 births
Ripp Boy
#2258 598 births
Ripken Boy
#3498 435 births
Ripton Boy
#8931 50 births
Riplee Boy
#7239 39 births
Compare Rip side by side: Rip vs Ripley Rip vs Ripp Rip vs Ripken
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rip
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rip: #2108 Boys' Name - 688 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rip. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rip draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.