Azazel
Every Azazel since 2008 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azazel
Azazel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,998 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 452 American babies have been named Azazel. Its peak came in 2021, when 49 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 Azazel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azazel 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 | 6 | #13,445 | 41 | #2,998 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,703 |
| 2023 | — | — | 40 | #3,063 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,162 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,605 | 44 | #2,825 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,713 | 30 | #3,581 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,059 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,717 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,125 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,306 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,680 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #3,979 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,878 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #10,950 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,437 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #9,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azazel in 2025?
Azazel ranked #2,998 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azazel?
452 babies have been named Azazel in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azazel most popular?
Azazel peaked in 2021, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Azazel a boy or girl name?
Azazel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azazel rising or falling?
Azazel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.