Find out how popular the first name Tripp has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tripp by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tripp is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 671 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tripp.

The history of the first name Tripp

The name Tripp is an English diminutive form of the name Christopher, which itself is derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (Christophoros), meaning "Christ-bearer" or "bearer of Christ." The name Christopher emerged in the early Christian era and became popular across Europe, particularly after the legend of Saint Christopher, a martyr who carried the Christ child across a river, gained widespread recognition.

Tripp, as a shortened form of Christopher, likely emerged in the medieval period as a nickname or pet form. It was later adopted as a given name in its own right. The earliest recorded use of Tripp as a first name dates back to the late 16th century in England.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Tripp was Tripp Burwell (1767-1847), a prominent American judge and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Virginia in the early 19th century. Another early bearer of the name was Tripp Massie (1812-1893), a British-born American farmer and businessman who founded the city of Fort Worth, Texas.

In the 20th century, Tripp became more widely used as a given name, particularly in the United States. One notable example is Tripp Cromer (1920-2005), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse.

Another well-known Tripp was Tripp Hawkins (born 1953), an American entrepreneur and game designer who founded the video game company Electronic Arts and later served as head of 3DO Company.

A more recent example is Tripp Lewis (born 1972), an American singer-songwriter and musician best known as the lead singer of the band Ricochet.

While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the more notable bearers of the name Tripp throughout history, spanning various fields and time periods.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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