Riggs Boy

Popularity: #557 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRIGZ / /rɪɡz/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: ruler; Scottish: son of the ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

In English tradition, Riggs is derived from a surname meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. In Scottish culture, it is often interpreted as 'son of the ruler', reflecting a lineage or noble heritage.

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Famous people named Riggs

Riggs — professional tennis player.

Riggs — character in the TV series 'The Office'.

Fictional characters named Riggs

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Riggs was first seen in the United States in 1992. Riggs has ranked as high as #958 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Utah, Arizona, Ohio, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Riggs has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Riggs (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 36
10%
UT 24
6%
TN 20
5%
AZ 20
5%
AR 18
5%
OH 17
5%
MO 15
4%
CA 14
4%
KS 14
4%
FL 12
3%
MT 12
3%
WI 11
3%
IN 11
3%
NE 10
3%
LA 10
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19926
19946
19957
19966
199711
19987
199917
20008
200113
20029
200314
200413
200519
200618
200716
200823
200922
201029
201132
201244
201349
201451
201566
201666
2017121
2018141
2019157
2020232
2021311
2022374
2023359
2024410