Briel
Every Briel since 1987 — 724 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Briel
Briel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,965 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 724 American babies have been named Briel. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Briel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Briel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,965 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,423 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,714 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,159 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,568 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,367 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,081 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,192 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,394 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,704 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,371 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,175 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,930 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,267 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,881 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,501 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,469 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,745 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,937 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,053 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,809 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,070 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,945 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,862 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,652 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,114 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,366 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Briel in 2025?
Briel ranked #8,965 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Briel?
724 babies have been named Briel in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Briel most popular?
Briel peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Briel a boy or girl name?
Briel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Briel rising or falling?
Briel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.