Masculine dossier · first seen 1997
Ripken
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
47
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Ripken
How many people are named Ripken?
An estimated 431 living Americans are named Ripken.
How rare is Ripken?
Ripken is very rare among babies today, with 32 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 31.9% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Ripken?
The median age of a living American named Ripken is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 11 years old.
Is Ripken still popular?
Yes — Ripken is currently rising in popularity, with 32 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.4× higher than the previous decade.
1997Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
31.9%
2025
32
All-time
435