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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Riggs — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Riggins|Riggsley
English◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Riggs

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RIGZ · 1 syllables

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Boy
#668
↑ Rising
Boy
#668
Popularity score: 34
↑ Rising
Peak
#668 in 2024
5yr
+65 ranks
Velocity
+65
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17254 in 2022

Peak: #17254 in 2022

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #668 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Riggs

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #668

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+65 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishScottishSurname-given1-syllableStrongUnisexGeographicModernCoolGrounded
Character
strong determinationrugged independencesharp intellectunwavering loyaltybold confidence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Riggss

determinedcompetitiveskilledcharismaticpioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Riggs is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #668 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +65 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#668 · rare
Riggs at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Rigg; derived from a ridge of land or a dwelling by the ridge. A surname-turned-given name with strong geographic roots.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#668 in 2024
5yr change:+65 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #668 · Girl #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
RigsRidge◈RuggsRigg
Similar Style
Soren◈Beckett◈Stellan◈Caspian◈Finn◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Riggs
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Stellan◈Beckett◈Rowan◈Everett◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Riggs illustration
Name Intelligence
Riggs · Overview
Summary

Riggs is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #668 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Riggs scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 65 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Strong character
Riggs carries a cool, grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
riggs.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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