Haniel
Every Haniel since 1989 — 481 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haniel
Haniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,302 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 481 American babies have been named Haniel. Its peak came in 2018, when 45 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 Haniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haniel 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 | — | — | 24 | #4,302 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,917 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,746 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,476 |
| 2021 | — | — | 26 | #4,054 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,417 | 20 | #4,858 |
| 2018 | — | — | 45 | #2,720 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,915 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,918 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,448 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,383 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,719 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,761 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,508 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,648 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,521 | 11 | #7,378 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,749 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,159 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,566 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,179 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,115 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,818 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haniel in 2025?
Haniel ranked #4,302 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haniel?
481 babies have been named Haniel in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haniel most popular?
Haniel peaked in 2018, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Haniel a boy or girl name?
Haniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haniel rising or falling?
Haniel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.