Wriggs

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

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Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Wriggs is a rare masculine name that reads as a variant of Riggs — an Old English surname meaning "ridge" or "one who lives near a ridge." The W-opening is unusual in English names, giving Wriggs a distinctive look that makes it immediately memorable.

Surname-as-given-name has been a strong trend in American naming for decades, and Wriggs fits that pattern with an extra edge of individuality. It has a rugged, outdoorsy quality that feels suited to someone who carves their own path through terrain.

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Popularity Over Time

Wriggs has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Wriggs
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s11

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 20212022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Wriggs
YearBirthsRank
20225#14223
20216#12065

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20212022) · Methodology