Rigby
Boy name · #3822 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rigby? In official American birth records, Rigby has been tracked continuously since 1999, giving it 26 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Rigby, placing it at #3822 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3431, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Rigby.
The 26-year story
Rigby first appears in the Social Security records in 1999, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 32 boys were named Rigby — good for #3431 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Rigby per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rigby against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rigby in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rigby is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rigby will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rigby is most common
State-level data for Rigby is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rigby
Statistically, parents drawn to Rigby tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rooney, Advay, Ryler, Royalty, and Remmy.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rigby | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4890 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4886 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3879 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4628 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4426 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5770 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4746 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4199 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3431 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4263 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4621 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3807 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6578 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4848 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5102 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7698 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8173 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8704 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rigby?
In official American birth records, the name Rigby first appeared in 1999 (over 26 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 26 years.
Is Rigby a popular boy name?
Rigby ranked #3822 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3431.
When was the name Rigby most popular?
Rigby peaked in 2015, when 32 American boys received the name (ranked #3431 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rigby?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Rigby. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.