Arel
Every Arel since 1916 — 312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arel
Arel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,625 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 312 American babies have been named Arel. Its peak came in 2025, when 16 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 Arel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arel 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,625 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,785 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #5,897 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,222 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,653 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,209 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,206 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,594 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,811 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #8,800 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,160 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,409 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #5,969 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #8,862 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,113 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,129 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,353 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,042 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,007 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #10,795 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,570 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,191 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arel in 2025?
Arel ranked #5,625 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arel?
312 babies have been named Arel in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arel most popular?
Arel peaked in 2025, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Arel a boy or girl name?
Arel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arel rising or falling?
Arel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.