Ripley
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ripley: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2025.
Ripley is an English surname turned first name, rooted in Old English words meaning “strip of land” or “rye field,” originally referring to the village of Ripley in Surrey. The name gained fame through the iconic Ellen Ripley, the fearless protagonist of the Alien film series (played by Sigourney Weaver), who remains a touchstone of strong female characters in sci-fi. It also recalls Robert Ripley, the American cartoonist and founder of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! empire. As a unisex choice, Ripley has seen a steady rise in Scotland since the 1990s, partly thanks to pop culture and a modern love for surname-names. Its double “p” gives it a crisp, memorable sound that suits both boys and girls.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20253 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2025
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y