Abriel
Every Abriel since 1980 — 1,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abriel
Abriel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,835 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,316 American babies have been named Abriel — about 50% boys and 50% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abriel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,218 | 44 | #2,835 |
| 2024 | — | — | 39 | #3,106 |
| 2023 | — | — | 40 | #3,056 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,153 |
| 2021 | — | — | 36 | #3,242 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,107 | 23 | #4,275 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,117 | 23 | #4,340 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,412 | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,443 | 33 | #3,379 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,399 | 35 | #3,231 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,270 | 39 | #2,966 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,452 | 43 | #2,754 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,247 | 37 | #2,998 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,144 | 16 | #5,487 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,150 | 23 | #4,221 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,774 | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,094 | 18 | #5,104 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,144 | 12 | #6,768 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,711 | 12 | #6,627 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,358 | 13 | #6,096 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,804 | 10 | #7,105 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,817 | 5 | #11,378 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,308 | 7 | #8,655 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,770 | 5 | #10,688 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,690 | 8 | #7,539 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,313 | 5 | #10,367 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,678 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,868 | 6 | #7,183 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abriel in 2025?
Abriel ranked #2,835 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abriel?
1,316 babies have been named Abriel in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abriel most popular?
Abriel peaked in 2014, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Abriel a boy or girl name?
Abriel is used for both: about 50% of babies named Abriel have been girls and 50% boys.
Is the name Abriel rising or falling?
Abriel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.