Rising since 1994, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Riggin since 1993
Babies named Riggin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 329 |
| 2020s | 295 |
Meaning & origin
Riggin is a rare modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1993. While its origins are unclear, it likely stems from a surname used as a given name. Despite its low overall rank of 2,941 in 2025, the name has been rising in usage since the mid-1990s and reached its peak popularity in 2023. It is given to roughly 1 in 40,668 boys each year. The only state where Riggin has shown notable popularity is Idaho. Its style aligns with contemporary surname-names for boys, like Carson and Holden. The trajectory suggests a slow but steady increase, though it remains a distinctive choice with no common nicknames or well-known bearers.
Riggin is of obscure origin, likely a modern coinage or a spelling variant of the surname Riggan. Surnames such as Riggin may derive from a reduced form of the Irish name O'Riagáin, anglicized as Reagan, but the connection is speculative. The name has been used as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the 2020s.
Where Riggin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Riggan
Sibling names for Riggin
Names that share Riggin's style, for a brother or sister.
