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

Female
1.6%
Male
98.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 17.5 years old

Young (<30) 503
80.7%
Adult (30–60) 120
19.3%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 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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