Holding steady.
Popularity of Yorel since 1988
Babies named Yorel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Yorel is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. It has never broken into the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Its peak usage occurred in 2007, but it has remained stable with very few births per year. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Yorell or a creative combination of elements like Yor- and -el. Because it is not tied to any well-documented etymology, the meaning is speculative. Yorel is used almost exclusively for boys and has seen limited but consistent use over the decades.
Yorel is a rare modern coinage, possibly a variant of Yorell or a combination of Yor- (as in Yosef) and -el (popular suffix). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, with minimal and stable usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yorell
Sibling names for Yorel
Names that share Yorel's style, for a brother or sister.
