Declining since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Kirubel since 1997
Babies named Kirubel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Kirubel is a distinctive Ethiopic name with a strong theophoric meaning, first appearing in U.S. records in 1997. Its popularity peaked in 2018, when it reached its highest rank, though it has since seen a gradual decline, falling from its peak through 2025. The name's rarity (with roughly 1 in 284,679 male births bearing it in the latest year) lends it a unique character. While not associated with any specific U.S. states in the data, Kirubel reflects the heritage of Ethiopian and Eritrean communities.
Kirubel is an Ethiopic name from the Ge'ez language, commonly used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is a theophoric name, likely related to the phrase 'God protects' or 'servant of God,' though the exact derivation is debated. The name has seen modest use in the United States beginning in the late 1990s, reflecting diaspora communities.
Sibling names for Kirubel
Names that share Kirubel's style, for a brother or sister.
