Total births
318
Unisex name · since 1984
Oriel
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 318 babies named Oriel, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3740
- among boys today
- 318
- born since 1984
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
318 babies have been named Oriel since 1984, making it today's #3740 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oriel has been recorded 318 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #3740 nationally and more common than 74% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #3740 among boys today
- 318 born since 1984
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Oriel is currently the #3740 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 318 born since 1984, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3740
- among boys today
- 318
- born since 1984
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Oriel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3740
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Oriel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
33 babies were named Oriel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Oriel compares
318 47th percentile among 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
Oriel's all-time total is 13% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Oriel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 318 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Oriel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oriel's SSA record in two at 2010 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 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oriel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,740
Active since
1984
Oriel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Oriel popularity over time - girls
135 total births recorded since 1915 (Oriel as girls' name)
Oriel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Oriel's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Oriel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s 47
2000s
47 births
- 2010s
2010s
83 births
- 2020s
2020s
143 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 143 births (45% of all-time use).
Oriel by state
Where Oriel concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 33 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
New York share of Oriel's total US births 10.4%
Even split
33 of 318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oriel? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 318 babies named Oriel. Today it holds rank #3740 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 33 births.
When was Oriel most popular? ▼
Oriel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Oriel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oriel are New York (33 births), Florida (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Oriel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Oriel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 318 births, and as a girl's name it has 135 births.
How long has the name Oriel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Oriel since 1984 -- 42 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Oriel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orion, Orin, Orie, Oris, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Oriel's data
- New York records the most Oriels (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Oriel
Nearby Names Like Oriel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oriel
Orion Boy
#325 23,120 births
Orin Boy
#2236 6,283 births
Orie Boy
#12358 1,727 births
Oris Boy
#10976 1,661 births
Ori Boy
#1561 1,619 births
Compare Oriel side by side: Oriel vs Orion Oriel vs Orin Oriel vs Orie
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Oriel
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, 1984–2025 (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. "Oriel: #3740 Unisex Name - 318 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oriel. 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 Oriel 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.