Uzziel
From Hebrew עֻזִּיאֵל (“strength of God”).
Every Uzziel since 1987 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Uzziel
Uzziel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,745 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 669 American babies have been named Uzziel. Its peak came in 2008, when 40 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 Uzziel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Uzziel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,745 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,561 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,990 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,290 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,757 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,687 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,946 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,724 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,583 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,765 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,277 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,688 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,208 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,544 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,002 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,440 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,811 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,407 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,248 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,709 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,294 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,285 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,776 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,069 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uzziel mean?
From Hebrew עֻזִּיאֵל (“strength of God”).
How popular is the name Uzziel in 2025?
Uzziel ranked #3,745 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Uzziel?
669 babies have been named Uzziel in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Uzziel most popular?
Uzziel peaked in 2008, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Uzziel a boy or girl name?
Uzziel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Uzziel rising or falling?
Uzziel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.