Boy · #3,803 in 2026

Azariel

Name: Popularity of the name Azariel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Azariel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,803

Peak Rank

#3,803 (2026)

Total Babies

243

5-Yr Trend

+215%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3803

Peak Rank

243

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Azariel

Azariel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 29 Azariels were born — ranking #3,803 that year. As of 2026, Azariel ranks #3,803 for baby boys with 29 births, rising sharply (+215% over the past five years). In total, more than 243 Azariels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Azariel

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Frequently Asked Questions about Azariel

What does the name Azariel mean?

Azariel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Azariel in 2026?

In 2026, Azariel ranks #3,803 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.

When was Azariel most popular?

Azariel reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,803 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Azariel most popular?

Azariel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Azariel.

Is Azariel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Azariel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Azariel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Azariel include Baylon, Goerge, Dorell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Azariel

Azariel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 243 births in the dataset. Azariel's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,803. Use the chart and map above to compare Azariel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.