Rigel
Rigel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Foot (referring to the star marking Orion's foot).
Origin and history
Rigel is an astronomical name derived from the Arabic word for foot, referring to the bright blue supergiant star marking the left foot of the Orion constellation. In the United States, it is a rare modern choice favored by parents who appreciate celestial or scientific names. Its usage has grown slightly in recent years while remaining distinctive.
Popularity in the United States
632 babies in the United States have been named Rigel since 1880. It ranks #4044 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- CA (87.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 91 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Fun facts
- Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation Orion and one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
- The name stems from the classical Arabic phrase 'Rijl Jauzah al-YusrÄ', meaning the left foot of the central one.