Riggs
How to say it: RIGZ · /ˈrɪɡz/
English surname meaning 'ridge dweller' or 'son of Ridge', from Old English 'hrycg' (ridge); transferred to given name use.
Riggs was the 723rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 329 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #451 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #723 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 329 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,077 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #451 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in the last forty years, Riggs has climbed to its top in the 2020s. It is poised to keep rising.
What goes with it
Short and punchy, Riggs hits crisp and strong with a breathy edge. Knox shares its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Riggs is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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