Rigdon
Pronunciation: [ r-IHGD-uhn ]
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Rigdon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 203 babies have been named Rigdon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rigdon is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,155 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,155
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Rigdon
Rigdon is a boy name .
Rigdon is currently ranked #11,155 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rigdon include Rig, Rigd, Rigdy, Rigdie, Riy, Riie, and Rigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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