Abriel
A feminine name meaning "servant of God" or "sent by God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,246 living Americans carry the first name Abriel. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 51.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Abriel today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Abriel births was 2014 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Abriel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Abriel with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Abriel was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
- • Abriel sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Abriel is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 275,084 Americans
Peak year
2014
62 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,149
Tracked since 1980
Census
Abriel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 991 people with the first name Abriel, which placed it at #12,527 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,527
National first-name rank
People counted
991
991 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
40.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Abriel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Abriel is Hispanic at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (28.7%) and Black (23.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Abriel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Abriel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino40.5% · 401
- White28.7% · 284
- Black or African American23.3% · 231
- Two or more races5.4% · 54
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 8
Gender
Gender distribution for Abriel
Abriel is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,265 total registrations, 617 (48.8%) were male and 648 (51.2%) were female.
Abriel as a male name
- Ranked #3,149 in 2024
- 38 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (43 births)
Abriel as a female name
- Ranked #15,101 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 1991 (35 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Abriel on both sides of the split. Of the 999 people counted with this name, 424 were male (42.4%) and 575 were female (57.6%).
Popularity
Abriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Abriel from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 451 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Abriel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abriel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Abriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Abriels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Abriel, while Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Abriel
The name Abriel is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, derived from the words "Av" meaning "father" and "El" meaning "God." It is a name that carries religious significance, often associated with angels or celestial beings within the Judeo-Christian tradition.
One of the earliest references to the name Abriel can be found in the apocryphal book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text dating back to the third century BCE. In this text, Abriel is mentioned as one of the archangels responsible for overseeing the celestial bodies and their movements.
While Abriel is not a name that appears frequently in religious scriptures, it has been used throughout history by individuals inspired by its divine connotations. One notable figure bearing this name was Abriel Petra, a 16th-century Italian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on the nature of angels and their hierarchy.
Another historical figure named Abriel was a 12th-century French monk and scribe, renowned for his intricate calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts. His works can still be found in various libraries and museums across Europe, showcasing the artistry of his craft.
In the 19th century, Abriel Buchanan was a prominent Scottish author and historian, known for his detailed accounts of the Highland clans and their traditions. His writings played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of Scotland during a time of great societal change.
Another individual worth mentioning is Abriel Mithell, a 20th-century American painter and sculptor whose works often explored themes of spirituality and the human condition. Her art pieces can be found in prestigious galleries and private collections worldwide.
While the name Abriel may not be as common as some other names, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from religion and philosophy to literature and the arts. Its unique blend of celestial and paternal connotations has made it a name that continues to captivate and inspire those who encounter it.
People
Abriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Abriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Abriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Abriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Abriel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 275,084 US residents.
Is Abriel a common name?
We classify Abriel as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Abriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Abriel was 2014, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Abriel is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Abriel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 991 people with the name Abriel, or 0.33 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,527 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Abriel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Abriel?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Abriel on both sides of the split. Of the 999 people counted with this name, 424 were male (42.4%) and 575 were female (57.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Abriel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Abriel is Hispanic at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (28.7%) and Black (23.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Abriel most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Abriel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.5% (401 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Abriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Abriel a female name?
Yes, 51.2% of people registered as Abriel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Abriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Abriel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Abriel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Abriel?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Abriel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.