Boy nameCurrently #6,095 in the USFalling
Rigel
//ˈɹaɪdʒəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rigel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rigel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rigel |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Rigel through the decades
- Rigel peaked in 2018, when 34 babies were named Rigel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rigel has risen 73% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rigel currently ranks #6,095 in the US and is cooling off.