Noriel
Boy name · #2927 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Noriel? In official American birth records, Noriel has been tracked continuously since 2002, giving it 23 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 43 baby boys were named Noriel, placing it at #2927 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #12086, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 41,860 boys born in 2025 was named Noriel.
The 23-year story
Noriel first appears in the Social Security records in 2002, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 62 boys were named Noriel — good for #2210 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Noriel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Noriel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Noriel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Noriel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Noriel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Noriel is most common
State-level data for Noriel is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Noriel
Statistically, parents drawn to Noriel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Othniel, Yasiel, Zekiel, Joriel, and Asriel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Noriel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2884 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4321 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4610 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4184 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3814 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3811 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3347 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2210 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12086 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12108 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10728 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12274 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12553 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12055 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10151 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Noriel?
In official American birth records, the name Noriel first appeared in 2002 (over 23 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 23 years.
Is Noriel a popular boy name?
Noriel ranked #2927 among boys in 2025 with 43 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #12086.
When was the name Noriel most popular?
Noriel peaked in 2018, when 62 American boys received the name (ranked #2210 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Noriel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 41,860 newborn American boys was named Noriel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.