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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wriggs — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wrett|Wright
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Wriggs

WRIGZ · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14223 in 2022

Peak: #12065 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14223 in 2022

Peak: #12065 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #14223 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernSurname1-syllableBoy-leaningSurname-as-givenContemporaryShortRisingEdgy
Character
twisting or turning motion
STRONG
High confidence

Wriggs is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Wriggs at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from a surname, likely related to 'wrig' meaning to twist or turn, or possibly a diminutive of Richard.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#12065 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Riggs◈GriggsBriggs◈RigsWiggs
Similar Style
Maddox◈Jax◈AxelEverett◈Beckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wriggs
Milo◈LeoJasper◈Hudson◈Kai◈WyattFinn◈
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→ Stable
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
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English · #15
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wriggs · Overview
Summary

Wriggs is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Playful character
Wriggs carries a cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
wriggs.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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