Rising since 2005, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Rigdon since 2004
Babies named Rigdon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
The name Rigdon is a rare boys' name of English origin, likely derived from a surname. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, and by 2025 it was ranked 10,695 with an estimated 1 in 284,679 newborn boys named Rigdon. Its peak popularity came in 2013, though it has seen a gradual upward trend since 2005. The name is not concentrated in any particular state and does not have extensive historical or cultural associations. Parents drawn to Rigdon may appreciate its crisp, two-syllable sound and surname style, similar to other -don endings like Holden or Paxton.
Rigdon is a surname of English origin, likely a variant of the name Rigden. It may derive from a place name or a patronymic. The name is rarely used as a first name, emerging in the United States only in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rigden
Sibling names for Rigdon
Names that share Rigdon's style, for a brother or sister.
