642births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · United States
#5045United States 2025
Rigel is a boy name family recorded 642 times in 1 country since 1976. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5045 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2018, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rigel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigel | English | 642 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5045 | 2018 | ▼ 34 % |
Questions about Rigel
How popular is the name Rigel?
In 2025 it ranked #5045 in the United States. Official registers record 642 births across 1 country.
When was Rigel most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2018, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Is Rigel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rigel is a boy name.