Riggin
A masculine name of English origin, derived from the word "rig".
Name Census estimates that about 690 living Americans carry the first name Riggin. It is a predominantly male name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Riggin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Riggin births was 2023 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Riggin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
690
~ 1 in 496,745 Americans
Peak year
2023
63 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,617
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Riggin
Out of the 696 babies given the name Riggin since 1880, 99.3% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Riggin as a male name
- Ranked #2,617 in 2024
- 51 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (63 births)
Riggin as a female name
- Ranked #17,170 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Popularity
Riggin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Riggin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 329 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Riggin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Riggin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Riggin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Riggins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Utah recorded the most babies named Riggin, while Montana, Missouri, Nebraska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Riggin
The given name Riggin has its roots in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "back," referring to a geographical feature or a person's physical stature.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Riggin can be found in various ancient texts and records from the Anglo-Saxon period. One notable mention is in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which documented landowners and their holdings across England. The name Riggin appears as a personal name in several entries, indicating its usage during that time.
Throughout history, the name Riggin has been associated with various individuals of note. One of the earliest recorded figures was Riggin the Thane, a powerful landowner and nobleman who lived in Northumbria during the 11th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Riggin de Warenne, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
In the 13th century, a renowned scholar and translator named Riggin of Faversham made significant contributions to the spread of knowledge by translating classical texts from Greek and Latin into Old English. His work played a crucial role in preserving ancient wisdom and facilitating its dissemination across England.
During the Renaissance period, Riggin Marlowe, a notable playwright and poet, gained recognition for his contributions to English literature. Born in 1564, Marlowe is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Elizabethan theatre, alongside his contemporary, William Shakespeare.
In the realm of exploration, Riggin Hudson, an English sea captain and navigator born in 1565, is remembered for his voyages in search of a northern passage to Asia. His expeditions led to the discovery and mapping of various regions, including the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, which bear his name.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the given name Riggin throughout the centuries, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Riggin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Riggin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Riggin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Riggin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 690 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Riggin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 496,745 US residents.
Is Riggin a common name?
We classify Riggin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 696 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Riggin most popular?
The single biggest year for Riggin was 2023, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Riggin is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Riggin a male name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Riggin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.