Oriel
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,474 in 2023
24 babies were named Oriel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,731 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Oriel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oriel, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oriel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOriel first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,474.
- TrendOriel has climbed 1,731 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Oriel
Oriel is a boy name of French and Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Oriel for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 29 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,474 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.0 | 980,392 girls |
| 1920s | 1.7 | 574,713 girls |
| 1980s | 2.8 | 361,011 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 628,931 girls |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 2020s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 574,713 boys |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 429,185 boys |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,376 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Oriel
What is the origin of the name Oriel?
Oriel has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Oriel a boy or girl name?
Oriel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oriel?
Oriel ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,474).