Total births
52
Boys' name · since 2013
Rigsby
Since 2013, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Rigsby, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9691
- among boys today
- 52
- born since 2013
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- more common than other boys
52 babies have been named Rigsby since 2013, making it today's #9691 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Rigsby recorded 52 times among boys since 2013, holding rank #9691 nationally today, ahead of 32% 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 2013 to 2024.
- #9691 among boys today
- 52 born since 2013
- 2010s peak decade
- 32% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rigsby is currently the #9691 boys' name in America, more common than 32% of boys - 52 born since 2013, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9691
- among boys today
- 52
- born since 2013
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- more common than other boys
Rigsby vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9691
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 32% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Rigsby was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
8 babies were named Rigsby in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Rigsby compares
52 17th percentile among 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
Rigsby's all-time total is 86% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rigsby | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 52 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 8 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rigsby's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rigsby's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rigsby at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#9,691
Active since
2013
Rigsby popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2013–2024
- Peak year (2024)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Rigsby by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rigsby's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Rigsby births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
29 births
- 2020s
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 29 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rigsby? ▼
Rigsby has been given to 52 babies in the U.S. since 2013, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9691 as of the latest data. 8 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Rigsby most popular? ▼
Rigsby was most popular in the 2010s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
How long has the name Rigsby been used? ▼
Rigsby has been recorded in Social Security data since 2013, spanning 12 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Rigsby? ▼
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 Rigsby's data
- Rigsby's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (29 total births) through the 2020s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Rigsby
Nearby Names Like Rigsby
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rigsby
Rigoberto Boy
#2084 11,414 births
Riggs Boy
#669 2,986 births
Rigo Boy
#3811 1,830 births
Riggins Boy
#1684 984 births
Riggin Boy
#2623 733 births
Compare Rigsby side by side: Rigsby vs Rigoberto Rigsby vs Riggs Rigsby vs Rigo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rigsby
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2013–2024 (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. "Rigsby: #9691 Boys' Name - 52 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rigsby. 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 Rigsby 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 July 2026.