How Many People Are Named Rigel?
Complete statistics for the name Rigel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rigel is a very rare name for boys, with only 610 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 540,912 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 76% of those named Rigel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 33 represents a person who's gifted with exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 623 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rigel Through the Generations
Rigel has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 34 births. The average age of people named Rigel is 20, indicating that it's primarily a name chosen by younger parents. Of the 623 total births recorded, 473 are under 30, while 150 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rigel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rigel
How Many People Have the Name Rigel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 582 people in the United States currently share the name Rigel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 569,500 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rigel a Common or Rare Name?
Rigel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rigel Mean?
Rigel means "creative variant of Rigel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rigel in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Rigel Most Popular?
The name Rigel reached peak popularity in 2016, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rigel?
Approximately 582 people named Rigel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 582. That works out to roughly 1 in 569,500 Americans.
Is Rigel a rare name?
Rigel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 569,500 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rigel mean?
Rigel means "creative variant of Rigel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rigel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Rigel are male and 2% are female.
When was Rigel most popular?
Rigel peaked in 2016 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.