Tripp
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Traveler, third, to dance
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #522 in 2025 with 572 babies born.
History: Tripp surged in the 2010s-2020s as a preppy surname-name meaning 'third' (as in the III after a name). The name carries old-money energy — the family so established they're on their third generation of the same name. Tripp represents the WASP naming tradition reimagined as a first name.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tripp? About 1 in 5,819 babies born in 2025 were named Tripp, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tripp
What does the name Tripp mean?
Tripp means “Traveler, third, to dance” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Tripp?
Tripp has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Traveler, third, to dance”.
How popular is Tripp?
Tripp ranked #522 in 2025 — given to 572 babies that year.
When was Tripp most popular?
Tripp peaked in 2022 with 711 babies registered that year.
Is Tripp a boy or girl name?
Tripp is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Tripps in registered births are male.
Is the name Tripp rising or falling in popularity?
Tripp has fallen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #485 in 2020 to #522 in 2025.
How long has Tripp been recorded?
Tripp appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1957 through 2025.