Riggins

Riggins - A very unique male name

Riggins appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #3300. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Riggins and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Riggins? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Riggins. The baby boy name Riggins was given to 34 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2005 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 43,126 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Riggins peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 1519.

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Riggins is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Riggins is currently topping the baby name charts in Idaho at position #479 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,630.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Riggins is where you live.

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Riggins origin and meaning

Transferred surname (English)

An English surname, a variant of Riggin/Riggen, probably from a personal name or ridge-top place; its own root is not firmly documented

Riggins appears in US boys' data only from 2015 — after Friday Night Lights made Coach Taylor's fullback Tim Riggins a beloved TV surname. As a first name it is a pure surname transfer.

Origin uncertain

Riggins is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Riggins, pop culture references for the name Riggins and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Riggins

We've found the following names that sound similar to Riggins, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Riggins

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Riggins a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Riggins?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RIG-inz · /ˈrɪɡɪnz/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2015, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Riggins has a rugged, Friday-night-lights toughness that parents of sons are drawn to.

Worth knowing

• Most people know Riggins only as Tim Riggins's surname, and many will assume it still is one.