Azriel
Azriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my help.
Origin and history
Azriel is a classical Hebrew name meaning 'God is my help.' Though historically uncommon in the U.S., it has seen a notable surge in usage in recent years. It holds strong scriptural roots while fitting modern preferences for names ending in '-iel.'
Popularity in the United States
4,005 babies in the United States have been named Azriel since 1880. It ranks #1996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #680.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.6 %)
- CA (18 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- AZ (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 548 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,060 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,227 |
Fun facts
- Azriel is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a leader of the tribe of Manasseh.
- Over half of all registered U.S. births for boys named Azriel have occurred since 2020.