Yariel
Every Yariel since 1991 — 2,038 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yariel
Yariel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,005 in 2025 with 76 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,038 American babies have been named Yariel. Its peak came in 2010, when 131 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 Yariel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yariel 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 | — | — | 76 | #2,005 |
| 2024 | — | — | 78 | #1,996 |
| 2023 | — | — | 83 | #1,907 |
| 2022 | — | — | 70 | #2,132 |
| 2021 | — | — | 78 | #1,941 |
| 2020 | — | — | 80 | #1,871 |
| 2019 | — | — | 105 | #1,591 |
| 2018 | — | — | 86 | #1,791 |
| 2017 | — | — | 93 | #1,705 |
| 2016 | — | — | 101 | #1,609 |
| 2015 | — | — | 104 | #1,565 |
| 2014 | — | — | 105 | #1,533 |
| 2013 | — | — | 111 | #1,482 |
| 2012 | — | — | 109 | #1,489 |
| 2011 | — | — | 102 | #1,560 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,727 | 126 | #1,357 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20,097 | 113 | #1,487 |
| 2008 | — | — | 106 | #1,531 |
| 2007 | — | — | 66 | #2,092 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76 | #1,822 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,088 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,413 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,109 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,905 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,886 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,184 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yariel in 2025?
Yariel ranked #2,005 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 76 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yariel?
2,038 babies have been named Yariel in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yariel most popular?
Yariel peaked in 2010, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Yariel a boy or girl name?
Yariel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yariel rising or falling?
Yariel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.