Riggs
Riggs is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dwellers at the ridge or ridge-dweller.
Origin and history
Riggs originated as an English surname derived from a geographical term for someone living near a ridge or elevated strip of land. Historically used as a last name, it has recently gained traction as a modern given name in the United States. Its rising popularity reflects a broader U.S. trend of using rugged, surname-inspired names for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,986 babies in the United States have been named Riggs since 1880. It ranks #2367 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #723.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.3 %)
- UT (8.4 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
- TN (3.7 %)
- OH (3.6 %)
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 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 756 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,015 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Middle English word 'rigge', which referred to a ridge or elevated strip of land.
- The name's dramatic increase in usage since 2020 reflects the popular trend of adopting strong surname-style names for boys.