Noriel
Boy name · #2927 in 2025 · Uniqueness 58/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Noriel in class?
Noriel scores 58 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Noriel is most common
Geography matters for names, and Noriel is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Noriels were NY (6), TX (6), GA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 58/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.