Riggs

Riggs is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 410 boys in the United States.

Riggs at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Riggs

Riggs belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Riggs first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #668 in 2024, and in 2024 410 babies received the name — 2,657 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Riggs in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#668 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Riggs in 2024
410
Total since 1880
2,657

Riggs in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#3256 in 2025
Babies named Riggs in 2025
6
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Riggs mean?

The meaning of Riggs is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Riggs a boy or girl name?

Riggs is a boy name. In 2024, 410 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Riggs?

Riggs comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Riggs?

Riggs first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #668 in 2024, and 410 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].