Rising since 1995, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Abriel since 1980
Babies named Abriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 | 31 |
| 1990s | 218 | 25 |
| 2000s | 243 | 95 |
| 2010s | 160 | 291 |
| 2020s | 11 | 220 |
Meaning & origin
Abriel is a modern American name first recorded in 1980, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 1995. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 2,833, with an incidence of 1 in 38,820 newborns. The name is most popular in California and Texas. As a unisex name, Abriel fits a contemporary trend for soft, melodic names ending in -el, blending sounds from Gabriel and Brielle. Its steady increase in use over the past three decades reflects a broader cultural shift toward unique, invented names that feel both familiar and fresh.
Abriel is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1980 for both sexes. It may blend elements of names such as Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength,' and Brielle, a short form of Gabrielle. Its use has risen steadily since the 1990s, reflecting a trend toward melodic, -el ending unisex names.
Where Abriel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Abriel” around the world
Where Abriel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abri, Brie, Elle
Sibling names for Abriel
Names that share Abriel's style, for a brother or sister.
