Rigel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5158 in 2025 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 34 births ranking #3349. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 111.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 89,899 boys born was named Rigel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.