Oriel
Every Oriel since 1915 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oriel
Oriel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,349 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 453 American babies have been named Oriel — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 35 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 Oriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oriel 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 | — | — | 24 | #4,349 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,070 | 30 | #3,762 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,535 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,265 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,497 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,204 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,499 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,011 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,466 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,439 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,038 | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,587 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,866 | 9 | #8,588 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,609 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,473 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,723 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,972 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,674 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,509 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,717 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,280 | 7 | #9,351 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,313 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,257 | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,458 | 8 | #6,256 |
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| 1920 | 8 | #3,870 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,792 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oriel in 2025?
Oriel ranked #4,349 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oriel?
453 babies have been named Oriel in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oriel most popular?
Oriel peaked in 2024, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Oriel a boy or girl name?
Oriel is used for both: about 30% of babies named Oriel have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Oriel rising or falling?
Oriel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.