Riggs
Every Riggs since 1992 — 2,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Riggs
Riggs is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #776 in 2025 with 329 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,991 American babies have been named Riggs. Its peak came in 2024, when 410 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Riggs stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Riggs year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 329 | #776 |
| 2024 | — | — | 410 | #669 |
| 2023 | — | — | 359 | #733 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,265 | 374 | #705 |
| 2021 | — | — | 311 | #793 |
| 2020 | — | — | 232 | #949 |
| 2019 | — | — | 157 | #1,215 |
| 2018 | — | — | 141 | #1,298 |
| 2017 | — | — | 121 | #1,431 |
| 2016 | — | — | 66 | #2,131 |
| 2015 | — | — | 66 | #2,129 |
| 2014 | — | — | 51 | #2,485 |
| 2013 | — | — | 49 | #2,516 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,757 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,413 |
| 2010 | — | — | 29 | #3,693 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,557 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,366 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,628 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,025 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,598 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,068 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,488 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,609 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,047 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Riggs in 2025?
Riggs ranked #776 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 329 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Riggs?
2,991 babies have been named Riggs in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Riggs most popular?
Riggs peaked in 2024, when 410 newborns received the name.
Is Riggs a boy or girl name?
Riggs is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Riggs rising or falling?
Riggs is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.