Riel
girl nameRiel entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #13483 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
—
rank today
#13483
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13724 |
| 2010s | #14154 |
| 2020s | #15223 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Riel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Riel alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Riel in 2025?
- Riel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Riel most popular?
- Riel peaked in 2012, reaching #13483 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Riel with classmates?
- Riel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Riel and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle