Unisex name · peaked 2014

Abriel

Every Abriel since 1980 — 1,316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#2,835
among boys
Babies in 2025
50
named Abriel
Peak year
2014
62 babies
All-time total
1,316
since 1980

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
1985
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.

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