Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Uriel.
National Rank (2025)
#446
All-Time Peak Rank
#386 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
21,075
Unisex Distribution98.5% Boy / 1.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Uriel Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Uriel
According to SSA data, Uriel achieved its highest historical rank of #386 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 789 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 44.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 68 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Uriel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+44.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record789Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
68Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:44
1920s:80
1930s:26
1940s:17
1950s:53
1960s:134
1970s:344
1980s:941
1990s:3,412
2000s:6,439
2010s:5,747
2020s:3,838
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesUr-i-el
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with U, a letter used by only 0.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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