Boy · #5,807 in 2026

Yeriel

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

Current Rank

#5,807

Peak Rank

#3,812 (2010)

Total Babies

416

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3812

Peak Rank

416

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yeriel

Yeriel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 27 Yeriels were born — ranking #3,812 that year. As of 2026, Yeriel ranks #5,807 for baby boys with 16 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 416 Yeriels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Yeriel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yeriel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Uriel
Jerrell
Ural
Jarrell
Jezreel
Wehrle
Verrill
Terril
Yeary
Ury
Yuri
Yera

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yeriel

What does the name Yeriel mean?

Yeriel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yeriel in 2026?

In 2026, Yeriel ranks #5,807 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Yeriel most popular?

Yeriel reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,812 that year with 27 babies given the name.

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

Yeriel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yeriel.

Is Yeriel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yeriel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yeriel include Rohin, Rylon, Fintan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yeriel

Yeriel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 416 births in the dataset. Yeriel's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,812. Use the chart and map above to compare Yeriel'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.