Ridge or little ridge
Riggin is likely a variant of the English surname Rigging or Riggins, which is a topographic name for someone who lived on or near a ridge. It may also have roots in the Old Norse word 'hryggr', meaning spine or ridge. In modern American usage, it is often associated with the Western and rodeo community.
About 42 boys were named Riggin in 2025.
Professional rodeo steer wrestler
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
