Total births
733
Boys' name · since 1993
Riggin
Riggin has 733 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2623
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Riggin currently ranks #2623 among boys' names in America, with 733 babies recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Riggin recorded 733 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #2623 nationally today, ahead of 82% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #2623 among boys today
- 733 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Riggin is currently the #2623 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 733 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2623
- among boys today
- 733
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Riggin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2623
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Riggin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
63 babies were named Riggin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Riggin compares
733 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Riggin's all-time total is 100% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Riggin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 733 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Riggin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Riggin splits its recorded history at 2012: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Riggin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,623
Active since
1993
Riggin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Riggin popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2021 (Riggin as girls' name)
Riggin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Riggin's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Riggin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 92
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
329 births
- 2020s
2020s
295 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 329 births (45% of all-time use).
How Riggin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Riggin's total volume
Riggin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Riggin by state
Where Riggin concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 103 | 14.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 37 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Idaho | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Utah | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Nebraska | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Montana | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Riggin's total US births 14.1%
Even split
103 of 733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Riggin? ▼
733 babies have been named Riggin since 1993. It currently ranks #2623 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 63 births.
When was Riggin most popular? ▼
Riggin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Riggin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Riggin are Texas (103 births), Oklahoma (37 births), Idaho (16 births).
How long has the name Riggin been used? ▼
Riggin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Riggin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rigoberto, Riggs, Rigo, Riggins, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Riggin's data
- Riggin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (329 total births) through the 2020s (295) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Riggins (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Riggin
Nearby Names Like Riggin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Riggin
Rigoberto Boy
#2084 11,414 births
Riggs Boy
#669 2,986 births
Rigo Boy
#3811 1,830 births
Riggins Boy
#1684 984 births
Rigel Boy
#5991 632 births
Compare Riggin side by side: Riggin vs Rigoberto Riggin vs Riggs Riggin vs Rigo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Riggin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Riggin: #2623 Boys' Name - 733 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/riggin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Riggin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.