Masculine dossier · first seen 1976
Rigel
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2016
Peak era
2016
Peak births
34
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Rigel
How many people are named Rigel?
An estimated 620 living Americans are named Rigel.
How rare is Rigel?
Rigel is very rare among babies today, with 19 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 44.1% from its 2016 peak.
How old is the typical Rigel?
The median age of a living American named Rigel is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 28 years old.
Is Rigel still popular?
Not especially. Rigel has been declining since its 2016 peak and registered 19 births in 2025.
1976Peak 20162025
Peak year
2016
Decline from peak
44.1%
2025
19
All-time
632