Rigo
Rigo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler or rich ruler (derived as a diminutive of Rigoberto or Rodrigo).
Origin and history
Rigo is a short form of Germanic derived names like Rigoberto or Rodrigo, both of which entered Spanish usage centuries ago. In the United States, it is utilized as an independent given name, primarily among families with Hispanic or Latin American heritage. It remains relatively rare in contemporary U.S. birth charts.
Popularity in the United States
1,830 babies in the United States have been named Rigo since 1880. It ranks #2995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.9 %)
- TX (32.8 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
- IL (1 %)
- NC (0.51 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 247 |
| 1990-2000 | 405 |
| 2000-2010 | 537 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 172 |
Famous people named Rigo
- Rigo Tovar: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Rigo originated as a endearing nickname for names derived from the Germanic element 'ric' meaning ruler or power.