How Many People Are Named Azel?
Complete statistics for the name Azel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Azel, a very rare male name, is held by just 435 people in the US today, making up 1 in 758,929 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 531 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Azel Through the Generations
Azel has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2023, the name reached its peak with 43 births, reflecting its status as a trendy choice for new parents. The average age of those named Azel is 27, with the majority being under 30, indicating its appeal to modern families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Azel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Azel
How Many People Have the Name Azel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 435 people in the United States currently share the name Azel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 758,929 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Azel a Common or Rare Name?
Azel 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 Azel Mean?
Azel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Azel in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.
When Was Azel Most Popular?
The name Azel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 43 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 Azel?
Approximately 435 people named Azel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531. That works out to roughly 1 in 758,929 Americans.
Is Azel a rare name?
Azel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 758,929 Americans has this name.
What does the name Azel mean?
Azel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Azel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Azel are male and 18% are female.
When was Azel most popular?
Azel peaked in 2023 with 43 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.