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Rigden

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIG-den /ˈrɪɡ.dɛn/Medium

Meaning: From the Tibetan Rigden ('holder of the family/lineage'), the title of the legendary kings of Shambhala in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. A dignified, storied name.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Tibetan name: Rigden is the title of the kings of Shambhala (said 'RIG-den'). Dignified and rare.
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Origin LowTibetan
MeaningFrom the Tibetan Rigden ('holder of the family/lineage'), the title of the legendary kings of Shambhala in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. A dignified, storied name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11947 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120082023

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

Rigden comes from the Tibetan title of the kings of Shambhala ('holder of the family/lineage'). Storied and dignified, which we note respectfully, it is uncommon as a given name in the U.S. (said 'RIG-den').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, storied, and dignified.

Did you know? Rigden is a Tibetan title — 'holder of the lineage' — borne by the legendary kings of Shambhala in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, giving it a storied, dignified feel (said 'RIG-den').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Rigden — Tibetan Rigden, title of the kings of Shambhala

Variations

RigdzinRigdolRikden

Nicknames

RigDen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rigden mean?

Rigden is a Tibetan title, 'holder of the lineage' — borne by the legendary kings of Shambhala.

How do you pronounce Rigden?

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

Is Rigden a boy or girl name?

Rigden is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rigden?

Rigden is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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