Azariah
Every Azariah since 1972 — 13,947 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azariah
Azariah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #630 in 2025 with 463 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 13,947 American babies have been named Azariah — about 53% girls and 47% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,108 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 Azariah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azariah 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 | 463 | #630 | 645 | #472 |
| 2024 | 452 | #651 | 607 | #504 |
| 2023 | 530 | #563 | 515 | #568 |
| 2022 | 479 | #619 | 434 | #639 |
| 2021 | 377 | #757 | 427 | #646 |
| 2020 | 317 | #855 | 379 | #678 |
| 2019 | 341 | #805 | 356 | #702 |
| 2018 | 328 | #827 | 308 | #763 |
| 2017 | 329 | #828 | 293 | #790 |
| 2016 | 364 | #779 | 301 | #788 |
| 2015 | 326 | #856 | 360 | #700 |
| 2014 | 278 | #962 | 270 | #836 |
| 2013 | 220 | #1,107 | 260 | #827 |
| 2012 | 262 | #968 | 172 | #1,084 |
| 2011 | 235 | #1,050 | 129 | #1,319 |
| 2010 | 264 | #968 | 121 | #1,383 |
| 2009 | 268 | #988 | 128 | #1,348 |
| 2008 | 248 | #1,054 | 109 | #1,495 |
| 2007 | 233 | #1,110 | 97 | #1,607 |
| 2006 | 199 | #1,209 | 75 | #1,825 |
| 2005 | 187 | #1,218 | 77 | #1,725 |
| 2004 | 128 | #1,547 | 48 | #2,347 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,595 | 51 | #2,155 |
| 2002 | 107 | #1,708 | 46 | #2,254 |
| 2001 | 83 | #2,036 | 48 | #2,155 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,594 | 37 | #2,531 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,572 | 15 | #4,073 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,257 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,073 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azariah in 2025?
Azariah ranked #630 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 463 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azariah?
13,947 babies have been named Azariah in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azariah most popular?
Azariah peaked in 2025, when 1,108 newborns received the name.
Is Azariah a boy or girl name?
Azariah is used for both: about 53% of babies named Azariah have been girls and 47% boys.
Is the name Azariah rising or falling?
Azariah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.