Riggs Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Riggs is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Riggs?
Riggs is spelled R-I-G-G-S. The name has 5 letters.
Riggs at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The surname “Riggs” is derived from the Old English word “hrycg” meaning “ridge” or “long, narrow hill.”
- Origin
- The name “Riggs” may derive from a topographical surname for someone who lived near a ridge.
- Pronunciation
- rigz · 1 syllable
Riggs Popularity in 2025
Rank#775
Recorded Births329
- Boys usage fell 106 places to #775 and recorded 81 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Riggs Mean?
The surname “Riggs” is derived from the Old English word “hrycg” meaning “ridge” or “long, narrow hill.”
Origin: The name “Riggs” may derive from a topographical surname for someone who lived near a ridge.
How Do You Pronounce Riggs?
Pronunciationrigz
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Riggs?
- History
- The surname “Riggs” is documented in English records and is linked to geographical features in England.
Riggs Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 329 | #775 |
| 2024 | Boys | 410 | #669 |
| 2023 | Boys | 359 | #733 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 374 | #705 |
| 2021 | Boys | 311 | #791 |
| 2020 | Boys | 232 | #946 |
| 2019 | Boys | 157 | #1,214 |
| 2018 | Boys | 141 | #1,294 |
| 2017 | Boys | 121 | #1,429 |
| 2016 | Boys | 66 | #2,110 |
| 2015 | Boys | 66 | #2,112 |
| 2014 | Boys | 51 | #2,461 |
| 2013 | Boys | 49 | #2,492 |
| 2012 | Boys | 44 | #2,716 |
| 2011 | Boys | 32 | #3,364 |
| 2010 | Boys | 29 | #3,633 |
| 2009 | Boys | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2008 | Boys | 23 | #4,267 |
| 2007 | Boys | 16 | #5,434 |
| 2006 | Boys | 18 | #4,865 |
| 2005 | Boys | 19 | #4,464 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 14 | #5,271 |
When Was Riggs Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
410 recorded births
National rank #669
2022 · Boys
374 recorded births
National rank #705
2023 · Boys
359 recorded births
National rank #733
2025 · Boys
329 recorded births
National rank #775
Where Riggs Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #120 | 10 |
| MT | #201 | 6 |
| AR | #284 | 12 |
| OK | #311 | 15 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| UT | #351 | 13 |
| IA | #399 | 8 |
| LA | #401 | 12 |