Uziel
Every Uziel since 1983 — 2,500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Uziel
Uziel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,424 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,500 American babies have been named Uziel. Its peak came in 2021, when 160 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 Uziel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Uziel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1,424 |
| 2024 | 141 | #1,354 |
| 2023 | 112 | #1,566 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,494 |
| 2021 | 160 | #1,213 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,893 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,259 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,260 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,838 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2,685 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,211 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,093 |
| 2013 | 77 | #1,862 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,863 |
| 2010 | 96 | #1,638 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,485 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1,423 |
| 2007 | 95 | #1,636 |
| 2006 | 95 | #1,560 |
| 2005 | 81 | #1,672 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,747 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,054 |
| 2002 | 62 | #1,847 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,761 |
| 2000 | 54 | #1,942 |
| 1995 | 24 | #3,012 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,303 |
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Famous people named Uziel
- Uziel Gal Inventor · 1923–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Uziel in 2025?
Uziel ranked #1,424 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Uziel?
2,500 babies have been named Uziel in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Uziel most popular?
Uziel peaked in 2021, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Uziel a boy or girl name?
Uziel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Uziel rising or falling?
Uziel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Uziel?
Well-known people named Uziel include Uziel Gal (inventor).