FIRST NAME
Riel
Riel is the 18,115th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 168 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 65 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #18,115 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
168
living · #18,115
BABIES NAMED RIEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 2007–2025
202513
As a male name, Riel peaked in 2025, when 13 babies were named Riel (the #6729 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #37,474 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
65
living · #37,474
BABIES NAMED RIEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1997–2023
20235
As a female name, Riel peaked in 2012, when 7 babies were named Riel (the #14674 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)