Riggs
- US rank
- #775
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #669 in 2024
329 babies were named Riggs in the US in 2025. It has climbed 171 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Riggs you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,192 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Riggs, 329 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Riggs would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRiggs first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #669.
- Then vs nowRiggs is 47× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,192.
- TrendRiggs has climbed 171 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #775. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRiggs is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #120, followed by Montana (#201) and Arkansas (#284). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
About the name Riggs
Riggs is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ggs”. US birth records list Riggs for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 33 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #669 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #775, with 329 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.9 | 254,777 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,552 boys |
| 2020s | 194 | 5,142 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 Riggs
What is the origin of the name Riggs?
Riggs has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Riggs a boy or girl name?
Riggs is a boy name.
How popular is the name Riggs?
Riggs ranked #775 for US boys in 2025, given to 329 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#669).