Rising since 2005, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Rigby since 1999
Babies named Rigby per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rigby's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 | 37 |
| 2010s | 78 | 220 |
| 2020s | 35 | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Rigby first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999, and while it remains relatively rare, it has been climbing steadily since 2005. As of 2025, it ranked 3,757th with a 1-in-58,899 birth rate, reaching its peak year that same year. The name's surname-as-first-name style fits a modern trend, though it has not yet broken into the top tier. Its neutral sound makes it a flexible unisex choice, and its rising trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names.
Rigby is an English surname of habitation origin, derived from a combination of Old English 'hrycg' (ridge) and Old Norse 'byr' (farm or settlement). It appears as a place name in Lancashire and has been used as a given name since the 20th century. The name gained moderate attention in recent decades due to its distinctive sound and surname style.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rig, Rigs, Riggy
Sibling names for Rigby
Names that share Rigby's style, for a brother or sister.
