Is Jiggs a boy's or girl's name?

Jiggs is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jiggs most popular?

Jiggs reached its peak popularity in 1924 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jiggs?

Jiggs is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1924. Its peak was in 1924.

Jiggs

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Jiggs is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, a jaunty nickname-style name with roots in English informal speech, evocative of energy and spirit.

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Popularity Over Time

Jiggs has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1924.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jiggs
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1920s	5	#4666	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jiggs
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1924	5	#4666	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jiggs has two lives

Jiggs, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1924–1924) · Methodology