Total births
458
Boys' name · since 1998
Ediel
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Ediel, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3953
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
458 babies have been named Ediel since 1998, making it today's #3953 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ediel has been recorded 458 times among boys since 1998, currently ranked #3953 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #3953 among boys today
- 458 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ediel is currently the #3953 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 458 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3953
- among boys today
- 458
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Ediel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3953
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Ediel was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
28 babies were named Ediel in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Ediel compares
458 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
Ediel's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ediel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 458 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ediel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ediel's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ediel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,953
Active since
1998
Ediel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Ediel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ediel's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Ediel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
123 births
- 2010s
2010s
201 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 201 births (44% of all-time use).
Ediel by state
Where Ediel concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 129 | 28.2% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Ediel's total US births 28.2%
Even split
129 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ediel? ▼
Ediel has been given to 458 babies in the U.S. since 1998, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3953 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Ediel most popular? ▼
Ediel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Ediel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ediel are Texas (129 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Ediel been used? ▼
Records for Ediel go back to 1998, giving 28 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ediel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edison, Edin, Edith, Edilberto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ediel's data
- Ediel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (201 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ediels (129 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 Ediel
Nearby Names Like Ediel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ediel
Edison Boy
#826 12,522 births
Edin Boy
#3930 1,286 births
Edith Boy
825 births
Edilberto Boy
761 births
Edi Boy
#7404 379 births
Compare Ediel side by side: Ediel vs Edison Ediel vs Edin Ediel vs Edith
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ediel
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, 1998–2025 (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. "Ediel: #3953 Boys' Name - 458 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ediel. 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 Ediel 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.