Total births
434
Boys' name · since 1967
Aniel
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 434 babies named Aniel, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10092
- among boys today
- 434
- born since 1967
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
434 babies have been named Aniel since 1967, making it today's #10092 boys' name.
Aniel has 434 recorded births among boys since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10092 as of the latest data, more common than 29% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2025.
- #10092 among boys today
- 434 born since 1967
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aniel is currently the #10092 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 434 born since 1967, peaking in the 1980s.
- #10092
- among boys today
- 434
- born since 1967
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Aniel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10092
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Aniel was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
23 babies were named Aniel in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Aniel compares
434 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aniel's all-time total is 18% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aniel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 434 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aniel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aniel's full recorded timeline at 2003, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1967, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aniel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#10,092
Active since
1967
Aniel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (1984)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Aniel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Aniel's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Aniel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
140 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
56 births
- 2010s
2010s
101 births
- 2020s
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 140 births (32% of all-time use).
Aniel by state
Where Aniel concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Aniel's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 434 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aniel? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 434 babies named Aniel. Today it holds rank #10092 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 23 births.
When was Aniel most popular? ▼
Aniel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Aniel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aniel are California (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Aniel been used? ▼
Aniel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 59 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aniel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anibal, Anish, Anirudh, Anil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aniel's data
- Aniel's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (140 total births) through the 2020s (76) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aniels (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aniel
Nearby Names Like Aniel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aniel
Anibal Boy
#3405 3,928 births
Anish Boy
#4352 3,109 births
Anirudh Boy
#4794 1,551 births
Anil Boy
#10067 1,160 births
Anita Boy
684 births
Compare Aniel side by side: Aniel vs Anibal Aniel vs Anish Aniel vs Anirudh
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aniel: #10092 Boys' Name - 434 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aniel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aniel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.