Adriel
Borrowed from Hebrew עדריאל (“flock of God”).
Every Adriel since 1952 — 34,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Adriel
Adriel is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #84 in 2025 with 3,921 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 34,751 American babies have been named Adriel. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,935 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Adriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Adriel 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 | 14 | #7,493 | 3,921 | #84 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,304 | 3,253 | #109 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,757 | 3,195 | #113 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,472 | 2,693 | #139 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,959 | 2,477 | #154 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,318 | 2,611 | #140 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,174 | 2,127 | #185 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,303 | 1,648 | #232 |
| 2017 | 95 | #2,054 | 1,469 | #253 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,996 | 1,595 | #241 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,391 | 1,290 | #287 |
| 2014 | 50 | #3,227 | 694 | #438 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,077 | 585 | #474 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,916 | 600 | #453 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,941 | 593 | #454 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,418 | 500 | #516 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,895 | 525 | #511 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,561 | 431 | #586 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,104 | 376 | #645 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,910 | 308 | #710 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,900 | 243 | #795 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,747 | 223 | #805 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,239 | 212 | #826 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,446 | 176 | #913 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,070 | 137 | #1,054 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,759 | 134 | #1,066 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,046 | 80 | #1,312 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,885 | 90 | #1,135 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,080 | 42 | #1,545 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,546 | 33 | #1,726 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,134 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,523 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,043 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adriel mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew עדריאל (“flock of God”).
How popular is the name Adriel in 2025?
Adriel ranked #84 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,921 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Adriel?
34,751 babies have been named Adriel in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Adriel most popular?
Adriel peaked in 2025, when 3,935 newborns received the name.
Is Adriel a boy or girl name?
Adriel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Adriel rising or falling?
Adriel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.