How Many People Are Named Rigel?
623
people in the United States are named Rigel
1 in 537,720 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#15769
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0002%
Of US population
Peak Year
2016
34 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Astronomy
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Derived from Arabic الرجل (al-Rijl) meaning "foot". This is the name of the star that forms the left foot of the constellation Orion.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1976 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
35
Texas
5
💡 Fun Facts About "Rigel"
- 15 babies were named Rigel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1976
- Most popular in California
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