Riggins
Riggins is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Riagán; little king.
Origin and history
Riggins is a modern given name originating from an English and Irish surname. It likely derives from a patronymic form of the Gaelic name Riagán, meaning little king. The name gained significant attention as a given name in the United States during the late 2000s, inspired in part by pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
984 babies in the United States have been named Riggins since 1880. It ranks #3698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1382.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.1 %)
- ID (19.9 %)
- UT (18.5 %)
- NC (10.5 %)
- AL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 397 |
| 2020-2029 | 560 |
Fun facts
- The name saw an increase in visibility following the popularity of the television series Friday Night Lights, which featured the prominent character Tim Riggins.
- Riggins is part of a growing 21st-century U.S. trend of using rustic or occupational-sounding surnames ending in '-s' as given names.