Total births
435
Boys' name · since 2008
Azazel
435 babies named Azazel in U.S. Social Security records since 2008, with the highest year being 2021. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3778
- among boys today
- 435
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
435 babies have been named Azazel since 2008, making it today's #3778 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Azazel recorded 435 times among boys since 2008, holding rank #3778 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #3778 among boys today
- 435 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Azazel is currently the #3778 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 435 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3778
- among boys today
- 435
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Azazel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3778
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Azazel was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
44 babies were named Azazel in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Azazel compares
435 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
Azazel's all-time total is 19% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Azazel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 435 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Azazel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Azazel's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2010, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Azazel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,778
Active since
2008
Azazel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Azazel popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 2020 (Azazel as girls' name)
Azazel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Azazel's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Azazel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
205 births
- 2020s
2020s
223 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 223 births (51% of all-time use).
Azazel by state
Where Azazel concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 58 | 13.3% |
| #2 | California | | 23 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 6 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Azazel's total US births 13.3%
Even split
58 of 435 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Azazel? ▼
435 babies have been named Azazel since 2008. It currently ranks #3778 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 44 births.
When was Azazel most popular? ▼
Azazel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Azazel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Azazel are Texas (58 births), California (23 births), Arizona (6 births).
How long has the name Azazel been used? ▼
Records for Azazel go back to 2008, giving 18 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Azazel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azariah, Azael, Azaiah, Azai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Azazel's data
- Texas records the most Azazels (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Azazel
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Azazel
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Azai Boy
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Azazel: #3778 Boys' Name - 435 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/azazel. 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 Azazel 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.