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Tripp is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname derived from Middle English trippen ‘to dance’. It could also be inspired by the English word trip ‘journey, stumble’." It ranked #522 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname derived from Middle English trippen ‘to dance’. It could also be inspired by the English word trip ‘journey, stumble’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Tripp ranked #522 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #522 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tripp mean?
Tripp means "journey, stumble", according to Behind the Name.
Is Tripp a popular name?
Tripp ranked #522 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tripp a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tripp appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tripp — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
