Ociel
Every Ociel since 1980 — 499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ociel
Ociel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,545 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 499 American babies have been named Ociel. Its peak came in 2008, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ociel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ociel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,545 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,141 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,517 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,147 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,755 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,608 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,508 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,602 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,456 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,586 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,527 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,634 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,702 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,898 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,931 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,466 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,779 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,967 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,976 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,319 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,836 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,203 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,268 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,834 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,988 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ociel in 2025?
Ociel ranked #5,545 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ociel?
499 babies have been named Ociel in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ociel most popular?
Ociel peaked in 2008, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Ociel a boy or girl name?
Ociel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ociel rising or falling?
Ociel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.