Boy · #10,716 in 2026

Rigg

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

Current Rank

#10,716

Peak Rank

#10,765 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2014

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#10765

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rigg

The earliest SSA record of Rigg as a baby boy name dates back to 2010, when 6 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Rigg — #10,765 in the national rankings. Rigg last appeared in the published SSA data in 2014, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 12 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to 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 Rigg

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

Rig
Ryg
Wrig
Rug
Reg
Rugg
Rick
Rag
Rogue
Ric
Rog
Rik

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rigg

What does the name Rigg mean?

Rigg is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rigg in 2026?

In 2026, Rigg ranks #10,716 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rigg most popular?

Rigg reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #10,765 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rigg a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rigg?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rigg include Eiji, Saviel, Geancarlo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rigg

Rigg is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Rigg's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #10,765. Use the chart and map above to compare Rigg'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.