Rigel

Boy name

Rigel has been given to 642 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2016.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

642

Peak year

2016 (34 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

▼ -41%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Names one letter away from Rigel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

12,371 babies since 1915

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rigel.

642 babies since 1979

642 babies since 1986

642 babies since 1990

642 babies since 2000

642 babies since 2001

642 babies since 2007

643 babies since 1966

643 babies since 1987

How popular is the name Rigel?

Rigel has been given to 642 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rigel peak?

Rigel peaked in 2016, when 34 babies were given the name.

Is Rigel a girl or boy name?

Rigel is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Rigel are boys).

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