Strength or ripe; also a nickname for Riparian
Originally used as a nickname for names like Ripley or the Dutch name Rippert, it has gained independent usage. It is often associated with the Dutch word for 'ripe' or 'mature' and has recently seen a surge in interest due to popular culture.
Less common today
Rip isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,569 in 2021.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
