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👦As Boy Name

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#6215

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

17

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

2008

First Year

2018

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#10685

Peak Rank

43

Total Count

6

Years Active

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## The Story of Rigley

### As a girl name

Rigley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Rigleys were born — ranking #10,685 that year. As of 2026, Rigley ranks #11,422 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Rigleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Rigley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2008, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 14 Rigleys were born — ranking #6,215 that year. As of 2026, Rigley ranks #6,811 for boys with 12 births, gradually rising (+15%). In total, more than 156 Rigleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Rigley

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

* [Wrigley](/wrigley)
* [Regla](/regla)
* [Ridgely](/ridgely)
* Really
* [Rylee](/rylee)
* Wriggly
* Rackley
* Ringley
* Wigley
* Higley
* Reli
* [Rily](/rily)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rigley

What does the name Rigley mean?

Rigley is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rigley in 2026?

In 2026, Rigley ranks #6,811 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Rigley most popular?

Rigley reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #6,215 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Rigley a unisex name?

Yes — Rigley is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Rigleys assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Rigley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rigley include Avyon, Omarii, Zahi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦AvyonPeak #6215](/avyon)[👦OmariiPeak #6215](/omarii)[👦ZahiPeak #6215](/zahi)[👦JeydanPeak #6215](/jeydan)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧AlderPeak #10685](/alder)[👧KingPeak #10685](/king)[👧WilmaryPeak #10685](/wilmary)[👧RamsayPeak #10685](/ramsay)

## About the name Rigley 

Rigley is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Rigley's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #6,215\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rigley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.