Azrael
Every Azrael since 1994 — 3,549 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azrael
Azrael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #656 in 2025 with 421 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,549 American babies have been named Azrael — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 443 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 Azrael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azrael 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 | 22 | #5,587 | 421 | #656 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,676 | 358 | #734 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,412 | 394 | #684 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,496 | 355 | #731 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,525 | 284 | #837 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,092 | 240 | #928 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,014 | 225 | #954 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,032 | 150 | #1,234 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,688 | 132 | #1,351 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,304 | 113 | #1,502 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,535 | 65 | #2,134 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,033 | 56 | #2,318 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,650 | 66 | #2,045 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,702 | 43 | #2,778 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,309 | 40 | #2,910 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,550 | 34 | #3,247 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,708 | 28 | #3,731 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,061 | 36 | #3,168 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,141 | 22 | #4,389 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,590 | 26 | #3,796 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,648 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,011 | 12 | #6,173 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,837 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,523 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,146 | 9 | #6,984 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #5,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azrael in 2025?
Azrael ranked #656 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 421 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azrael?
3,549 babies have been named Azrael in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azrael most popular?
Azrael peaked in 2025, when 443 newborns received the name.
Is Azrael a boy or girl name?
Azrael is used for both: about 10% of babies named Azrael have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Azrael rising or falling?
Azrael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.