Azriel
Every Azriel since 1972 — 4,686 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azriel
Azriel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #529 in 2025 with 566 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 4,686 American babies have been named Azriel — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 586 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 Azriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azriel 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 | 20 | #5,947 | 566 | #529 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,471 | 472 | #605 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,767 | 416 | #657 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,487 | 353 | #735 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,858 | 245 | #924 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,693 | 175 | #1,124 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,398 | 159 | #1,202 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,564 | 111 | #1,531 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,354 | 125 | #1,403 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,303 | 125 | #1,400 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,275 | 105 | #1,546 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,034 | 84 | #1,782 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,508 | 84 | #1,735 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4,983 | 82 | #1,801 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,013 | 92 | #1,645 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,408 | 93 | #1,665 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,734 | 97 | #1,627 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,846 | 89 | #1,710 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,256 | 54 | #2,377 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,105 | 60 | #2,151 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,193 | 51 | #2,299 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,232 | 43 | #2,532 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,348 | 41 | #2,511 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,741 | 43 | #2,378 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,003 | 37 | #2,567 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,644 | 33 | #2,743 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,669 | 7 | #7,051 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,187 | 5 | #8,224 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,362 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,582 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azriel in 2025?
Azriel ranked #529 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 566 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azriel?
4,686 babies have been named Azriel in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azriel most popular?
Azriel peaked in 2025, when 586 newborns received the name.
Is Azriel a boy or girl name?
Azriel is used for both: about 15% of babies named Azriel have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Azriel rising or falling?
Azriel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.