Yeriel
Every Yeriel since 1989 — 403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yeriel
Yeriel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,200 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 403 American babies have been named Yeriel. Its peak came in 2010, when 27 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 Yeriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yeriel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,200 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,230 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,883 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,207 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,418 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,755 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,601 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,321 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,129 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,283 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,248 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,215 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,159 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,058 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,202 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,515 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,317 |
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| 2002 | 7 | #9,372 |
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| 1990 | 8 | #6,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yeriel in 2025?
Yeriel ranked #5,200 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yeriel?
403 babies have been named Yeriel in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yeriel most popular?
Yeriel peaked in 2010, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Yeriel a boy or girl name?
Yeriel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yeriel rising or falling?
Yeriel has been roughly stable over the past decade.