Zuriel
Zuriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My rock is God.
Origin and history
Zuriel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my rock is God'. Although historically rare in the United States, it has seen a steady increase in usage in recent decades. It offers a distinctive melodic sound with deep traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,966 babies in the United States have been named Zuriel since 1880. It ranks #2901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1470.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- TX (32.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- IL (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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 236 |
| 2000-2010 | 583 |
| 2010-2019 | 643 |
| 2020-2029 | 463 |
Fun facts
- In the Book of Numbers, Zuriel the son of Abihail was chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari.
- The name has gained modern traction in the U.S., with a significant portion of its total recorded births occurring since 2000.