Total births
470
Unisex name · since 1900
Azel
Azel has 470 recorded births since 1900 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3530
- among boys today
- 470
- born since 1900
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
470 babies have been named Azel since 1900, making it today's #3530 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Azel recorded 470 times among boys since 1900, holding rank #3530 nationally today, ahead of 75% 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 1900 to 2025.
- #3530 among boys today
- 470 born since 1900
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Azel is currently the #3530 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 470 born since 1900, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3530
- among boys today
- 470
- born since 1900
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Azel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3530
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Azel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
36 babies were named Azel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Azel compares
470 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Azel's all-time total is 28% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Azel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 470 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Azel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Azel splits its recorded history at 2006: 75% of all births land in the more recent half, 25% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Azel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,530
Active since
1900
Azel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 126 years of records
Azel popularity over time - girls
88 total births recorded since 1921 (Azel as girls' name)
Azel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Azel's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Azel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s 42
1920s
42 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 39
2000s
39 births
- 2010s
2010s
149 births
- 2020s
2020s
176 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 176 births (37% of all-time use).
Azel by state
Where Azel concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 57 | 12.1% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Azel's total US births 12.1%
Even split
57 of 470 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Azel? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 470 babies named Azel. Today it holds rank #3530 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 36 births.
When was Azel most popular? ▼
Azel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Azel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Azel are Texas (57 births), California (13 births).
Is Azel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Azel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 470 births, and as a girl's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Azel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Azel since 1900 -- 126 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Azel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azeem, Azekiel, Azell, Azeez, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Azel's data
- Texas records the most Azels (57 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 Azel
Nearby Names Like Azel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Azel
Azeem Boy
#4372 642 births
Azekiel Boy
#2910 349 births
Azell Boy
200 births
Azeez Boy
#7431 133 births
Azeil Boy
#9773 62 births
Compare Azel side by side: Azel vs Azeem Azel vs Azekiel Azel vs Azell
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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, 1900–2025 (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. "Azel: #3530 Unisex Name - 470 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/azel. 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 Azel 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.