FIRST NAME
Rigel
Rigel is the 7,194th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 633 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 127 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #7,194 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
633
living · #7,194
BABIES NAMED RIGEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1976–2025
202519
As a male name, Rigel peaked in 2016, when 34 babies were named Rigel (the #3349 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #31,676 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
127
living · #31,676
BABIES NAMED RIGEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1980–2015
20155
As a female name, Rigel peaked in 1980, when 5 babies were named Rigel (the #11699 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)