Adriel
Meaningflock of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #84
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #84 in 2025
3,921 babies were named Adriel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 56 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
US births per million boys, 1952–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 436 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Adriel, 3,921 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Adriel.
- HistoryAdriel first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearAdriel is at its all-time high right now: #84 in 2025.
- Then vs nowAdriel is 34× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,663 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 436.
- TrendAdriel has climbed 56 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #84. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAdriel is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #14, followed by Arizona (#16) and California (#24). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Adriel means “flock of God”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Latin roots.
About the name Adriel
Adriel is a boy name of Hebrew and Latin origin meaning “flock of God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Adriel for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 68 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #84 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #84, with 3,921 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.1 | 194,805 girls |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 122,699 girls |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 149,031 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,339 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 35,051 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 73,260 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.1 | 320,000 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 82,102 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,447 boys |
| 1990s | 44 | 22,671 boys |
| 2000s | 138 | 7,258 boys |
| 2010s | 596 | 1,678 boys |
| 2020s | 1,754 | 570 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Adriel
What does the name Adriel mean?
Adriel means “flock of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Adriel?
Adriel has Hebrew, Latin roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Adriel a boy or girl name?
Adriel is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Adriel?
Adriel ranked #84 for US boys in 2025, given to 3,921 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#84).