Jariel
Boy name · #2532 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 53 baby boys were named Jariel, placing it at #2532 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1625, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,962 boys born in 2025 was named Jariel.
The 43-year story
Jariel first appears in the Social Security records in 1982, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 151 boys were named Jariel — good for #1191 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jariel per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jariel in class?
Jariel scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jariel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jariel is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jariel is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jariels were NY (10), FL (8), MA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jariel
Statistically, parents drawn to Jariel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Janiel, Jeriel, Yariel, Jadiel, and Uzziel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jariel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2516 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2313 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2244 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2589 |
| 2021 | 68 | #2109 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2069 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1543 |
| 2018 | 82 | #1838 |
| 2017 | 94 | #1681 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1501 |
| 2015 | 98 | #1625 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1375 |
| 2013 | 91 | #1659 |
| 2012 | 122 | #1376 |
| 2011 | 119 | #1395 |
| 2010 | 145 | #1219 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1191 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 75 | #1890 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2062 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2614 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2887 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3280 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3259 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jariel a popular boy name?
Jariel ranked #2532 among boys in 2025 with 53 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1625.
When was the name Jariel most popular?
Jariel peaked in 2009, when 151 American boys received the name (ranked #1191 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jariel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,962 newborn American boys was named Jariel. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.