Rigby
Meaningfrom the ridge farm · English
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,431 in 2015
29 babies were named Rigby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 669 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rigby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rigby, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rigby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRigby first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #3,431.
- TrendRigby has climbed 669 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlRigby is given to both boys and girls: 81% of the 36 babies named Rigby in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Rigby means “from the ridge farm”.
About the name Rigby
Rigby is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the ridge farm”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-gby”. US birth records list Rigby for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 20 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #3,431 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,470 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 74,074 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rigby
What does the name Rigby mean?
Rigby means “from the ridge farm” in English.
What is the origin of the name Rigby?
Rigby has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rigby a boy or girl name?
Rigby is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rigby?
Rigby ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#3,431).