Revel
Every Revel since 1915 — 519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Revel
Revel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,223 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 519 American babies have been named Revel — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 46 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 Revel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Revel 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 | 16 | #7,073 | 25 | #4,223 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,881 | 23 | #4,533 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,616 | 22 | #4,709 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,657 | 28 | #3,968 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,912 | 25 | #4,206 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,159 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,201 | 14 | #6,339 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,267 | 19 | #5,066 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,232 | 12 | #7,014 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,594 | 12 | #7,048 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,764 | 18 | #5,239 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,637 | 8 | #9,437 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,447 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,620 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,246 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,107 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,360 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,284 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #3,075 |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,583 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,923 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #4,107 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,755 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,289 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Revel in 2025?
Revel ranked #4,223 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Revel?
519 babies have been named Revel in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Revel most popular?
Revel peaked in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Revel a boy or girl name?
Revel is used for both: about 29% of babies named Revel have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Revel rising or falling?
Revel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.