boy name
Uriel
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#446 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Uriel in the US, 1880–2025
Uriel first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2008, when 789 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 708.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Uriel popular?
Steady Uriel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
| 2020s | 3,838 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,747 | |
| 2000s | 6,439 | |
| 1990s | 3,412 | |
| 1980s | 941 | |
| 1970s | 344 | |
| 1960s | 134 | |
| 1950s | 53 | |
| 1940s | 17 | |
| 1930s | 26 | |
| 1920s | 80 | |
| 1910s | 44 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Uriel a boy or a girl name?
Uriel is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Uriel a popular name right now?
Uriel has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2008.
How popular is the name Uriel?
In 2025, Uriel ranked #446 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Uriel most popular?
Uriel was most popular in 2008, when about 789 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.