How Many People Are Named Asiel?

Complete statistics for the name Asiel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Asiel
Very Rare
Arabic

Asiel means 'lion' in Arabic, fitting for its fierce rarity, only 1 in 407,949 Americans share this name. With just 809 people named Asiel alive today, it's clear this is a modern, younger name, peaking in popularity in 2023.

~809
Living in US
1 in 407,949
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, driven by their ambition and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,337
Worldwide Bearers
#214,787
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
282
🇲🇽 Mexico
216
🇿🇦 South Africa
183
🇧🇷 Brazil
150
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
147
🇵🇭 Philippines
65
🇺🇸 United States
62
🇪🇸 Spain
60
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇵🇦 Panama
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
803 (99%)
♀ Female
6 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
799
Would be under 30 (98%)
18
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 817 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Asiel Through the Generations

Asiel has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. The name reached its peak in 2023 with 67 births, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary choices. Today, most people named Asiel are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by new parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 130
California 105
Florida 35
Arizona 12
New Jersey 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Asiel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Asiel's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Asiel

How Many People Have the Name Asiel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 809 people in the United States currently share the name Asiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 407,949 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Asiel a Common or Rare Name?

Asiel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Asiel Mean?

Asiel means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Asiel in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Asiel Most Popular?

The name Asiel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Asiel?

Approximately 809 people named Asiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 817. That works out to roughly 1 in 407,949 Americans.

Is Asiel a rare name?

Asiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 407,949 Americans has this name.

What does the name Asiel mean?

Asiel means "lion" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Asiel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Asiel are male and 1% are female.

When was Asiel most popular?

Asiel peaked in 2023 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US809
All-Time Births817
1 in X1 in 407,949
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2023
World Rank#214,787
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.