Azael
Every Azael since 1977 — 3,947 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azael
Azael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #645 in 2025 with 432 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 3,947 American babies have been named Azael. Its peak came in 2025, when 432 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 Azael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 432 | #645 |
| 2024 | 420 | #655 |
| 2023 | 379 | #702 |
| 2022 | 287 | #848 |
| 2021 | 237 | #951 |
| 2020 | 173 | #1,130 |
| 2019 | 178 | #1,107 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,479 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1,435 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,515 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,407 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,538 |
| 2013 | 95 | #1,614 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1,800 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,035 |
| 2010 | 89 | #1,714 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,433 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,494 |
| 2007 | 93 | #1,651 |
| 2006 | 89 | #1,618 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1,774 |
| 2004 | 76 | #1,687 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,614 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,106 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,492 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,927 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,534 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,023 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azael in 2025?
Azael ranked #645 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 432 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azael?
3,947 babies have been named Azael in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azael most popular?
Azael peaked in 2025, when 432 newborns received the name.
Is Azael a boy or girl name?
Azael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azael rising or falling?
Azael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.