Unisex name · peaked 2014

Zuriel

Every Zuriel since 1977 — 2,468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,727
among boys
Babies in 2025
125
named Zuriel
Peak year
2014
137 babies
All-time total
2,468
since 1977

The story of Zuriel

Zuriel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,727 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 2,468 American babies have been named Zuriel — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 137 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 Zuriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Zuriel 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 30 #4,660 95 #1,727
2024 19 #6,392 97 #1,723
2023 28 #4,872 79 #1,969
2022 24 #5,463 70 #2,135
2021 26 #5,089 59 #2,348
2020 31 #4,451 63 #2,211
2019 25 #5,304 65 #2,187
2018 28 #4,888 44 #2,795
2017 25 #5,334 57 #2,318
2016 27 #5,129 59 #2,277
2015 19 #6,719 56 #2,354
2014 43 #3,651 94 #1,656
2013 19 #6,726 67 #2,043
2012 21 #6,340 65 #2,102
2011 10 #11,179 66 #2,058
2010 13 #9,228 70 #1,985
2009 11 #10,675 76 #1,909
2008 26 #5,573 58 #2,290
2007 22 #6,322 67 #2,070
2006 10 #11,415 68 #1,993
2005 10 #10,920 57 #2,162
2004 7 #14,172 55 #2,163
2003 9 #11,322 59 #1,986
2002 52 #2,091
2001 7 #13,517 43 #2,345
2000 48 #2,135
1995 11 #5,500
1990 9 #5,822
1985
1980 6 #6,249
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Zuriel in 2025?

Zuriel ranked #1,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Zuriel?

2,468 babies have been named Zuriel in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Zuriel most popular?

Zuriel peaked in 2014, when 137 newborns received the name.

Is Zuriel a boy or girl name?

Zuriel is used for both: about 20% of babies named Zuriel have been girls and 80% boys.

Is the name Zuriel rising or falling?

Zuriel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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