Little ridge or son of Ridge
Riggins is an English surname-turned-first-name, likely derived from the Middle English word 'rigge' meaning a ridge or elevated strip of land. It may also function as a patronymic form of the name Ridge, denoting a family connection to a specific geographical feature.
Less common today
Riggins isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,430 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A star football player for the Dillon Panthers · Friday Night Lights
NFL Hall of Fame running back and Super Bowl MVP
