Total births
709
Unisex name · since 1986
Eriel
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 709 babies named Eriel, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7737
- among girls today
- 709
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Eriel currently ranks #7737 among unisex names in America, with 709 babies recorded since 1986.
Eriel has 709 recorded births among girls since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7737 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #7737 among girls today
- 709 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Eriel is currently the #7737 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of girls - 709 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7737
- among girls today
- 709
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other girls
Eriel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7737
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 56% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Eriel was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
39 babies were named Eriel in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Eriel compares
709 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Eriel's all-time total is 86% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Eriel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 709 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Eriel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eriel's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eriel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#7,737
Active since
1986
Eriel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Eriel popularity over time - boys
110 total births recorded since 1994 (Eriel as boys' name)
Eriel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Eriel's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Eriel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
163 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 270 births (38% of all-time use).
How Eriel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Eriel's total volume
Eriel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eriel by state
Where Eriel concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 23 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Eriel's total US births 4.2%
Even split
30 of 709 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eriel? ▼
Eriel has been given to 709 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7737 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Eriel most popular? ▼
Eriel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Eriel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eriel are Texas (30 births), Florida (23 births), Louisiana (17 births).
Is Eriel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Eriel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 709 births, and as a boy's name it has 110 births.
How long has the name Eriel been used? ▼
Records for Eriel go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Eriel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Erin, Erica, Erika, Ericka, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eriel's data
- Eriel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Eriels (30 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 Eriel
Nearby Names Like Eriel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eriel
Erin Girl
#798 316,575 births
Erica Girl
#1494 231,613 births
Erika Girl
#1142 125,664 births
Ericka Girl
#3911 23,420 births
Eric Girl
4,293 births
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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, 1986–2025 (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. "Eriel: #7737 Unisex Name - 709 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eriel. 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 Eriel 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.