Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Rigdon

Name: Popularity of the name Rigdon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rigdon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,249 (2008)

Total Babies

203

5-Yr Trend

+35%

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5249

Peak Rank

203

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rigdon

Rigdon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 17 Rigdons were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Rigdon ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 203 Rigdons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rigdon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rigdon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ridden
Riggan
Richten
Higdon
Redden
Regen
Riggin
Rudden
Rugen
Redon
Reagan
Regain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rigdon

What does the name Rigdon mean?

Rigdon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rigdon in 2026?

In 2026, Rigdon ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Rigdon most popular?

Rigdon reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,249 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rigdon most popular?

Rigdon has historically been most popular in Utah, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rigdon.

Is Rigdon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rigdon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rigdon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rigdon include Johnte, Magnum, Quanell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rigdon

Rigdon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 203 births in the dataset. Rigdon's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,249. Use the chart and map above to compare Rigdon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.