Riel
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,446 in 2025
13 babies were named Riel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Riel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Riel, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Riel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRiel first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearRiel is at its all-time high right now: #6,446 in 2025.
- New on the sceneRiel wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendRiel has climbed 1,621 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Riel
Riel is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Riel for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 14 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #6,446 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.8 | 265,487 boys |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
Other spellings of Riel
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 Riel
What is the origin of the name Riel?
Riel has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Riel a boy or girl name?
Riel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Riel?
Riel ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#6,446).