How Many People Are Named Riggins?
Complete statistics for the name Riggins: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Riggins is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys, with only 891 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 370,271 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 898 recorded births being of individuals under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 898 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Riggins Through the Generations
Riggins stands out as a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly in recent years. With its peak year occurring in 2023, where 128 births were recorded, it's clear that this name is gaining traction among parents looking for something unique. The average age of those named Riggins is just 7, indicating that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, with all recorded births being of individuals under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Riggins's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Riggins
How Many People Have the Name Riggins?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,513 people in the United States currently share the name Riggins. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,789 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Riggins a Common or Rare Name?
Riggins is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Riggins Mean?
Riggins means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Riggins in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Riggins Most Popular?
The name Riggins reached peak popularity in 2023, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Riggins?
Approximately 11,513 people named Riggins live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,513. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,789 Americans.
Is Riggins a rare name?
Riggins is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Riggins mean?
Riggins means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Riggins more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Riggins are male and 1% are female.
When was Riggins most popular?
Riggins peaked in 2023 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.