Holding steady.
Popularity of Duriel since 1976
Babies named Duriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Duriel is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1976. The name reached its peak popularity in 1981, but that peak was modest never enough to earn a national rank. In recent decades, usage has remained stable at an extremely low level, with too few births per year to calculate a 1-in-N figure. While the name has traditionally been given to boys, its rarity makes it essentially gender-neutral in practice. No state records show Duriel among its top names, highlighting its status as a genuine outlier. The name's construction suggests a modern coinage, possibly blending a strong initial syllable with the popular '-iel' suffix found in names like Daniel and Michael, but there is no evidence of traditional or historical roots.
Duriel is a modern name with no clear etymological derivation. It first appeared in records in the United States in 1976, likely coined as a unique-sounding name by combining elements like 'Dur-' and '-iel', the latter reminiscent of biblical angel names. The name has never entered widespread use and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Duri, Dur
Sibling names for Duriel
Names that share Duriel's style, for a brother or sister.
