Holding steady, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuriel since 2001
Babies named Yuriel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Yuriel is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It reached peak popularity in 2019, ranking 5,208th in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 94,893 births. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, suggesting steady but modest usage. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a contemporary variation of Uriel or a blend of Uri and the common suffix -el. Yuriel's top states are not recorded, indicating its dispersion across the country without a strong regional concentration. As a 21st-century coinage, it lacks historical baggage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a soft, melodic sound.
Yuriel is a relatively modern name, not recorded before 2001 in U.S. data. It may be a creative respelling or blend of elements from names like Uri (Hebrew for 'my light') or Uriel ('God is my light'), combined with the fashionable '-el' suffix. Its emergence appears to be a 21st-century coinage rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuri, Riel, Yur
Sibling names for Yuriel
Names that share Yuriel's style, for a brother or sister.
