Rigby

♀ Girl

Pronounced RIG-bee /ˈrɪɡ.bi/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Rigby, of Old Norse roots, 'ridge farm' or 'settlement on a ridge.' Familiar from the Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'; a surname-name that usually reads male, used here for a girl — we flag the lean honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a musical echo: Rigby means 'ridge farm' (said 'RIG-bee'). Usually reads male — we flag the lean honestly.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Norse

MeaningFrom the English surname Rigby, of Old Norse roots, 'ridge farm' or 'settlement on a ridge.' Familiar from the Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'; a surname-name that usually reads male, used here for a girl — we flag the lean honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#17119 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rigby comes from an Old Norse-rooted English surname, 'ridge farm/settlement,' turned given name. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a cool surname pick; it usually reads male, which we flag honestly (said 'RIG-bee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and cool.

Did you know? Rigby is an English surname of Old Norse roots, 'ridge farm; ridge settlement' — familiar from the Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby.' It usually reads male; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly (said 'RIG-bee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Rigby — English/Norse surname 'ridge farm'; usually reads male

Variations

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Nicknames

RigBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rigby mean?

Rigby is an English surname of Old Norse roots, 'ridge farm' or 'settlement on a ridge.'

How do you pronounce Rigby?

It's said RIG-bee /ˈrɪɡ.bi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rigby a boy or girl name?

Rigby is used here for a girl, but it usually reads male — we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Rigby?

Rigby is an extremely rare name for girls in the U.S.