Hadriel
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "majesty of God".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Hadriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hadriel today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadriel births was 2022 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadriel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hadriel with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
2022
26 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,745
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Hadriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadriel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 101 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadriel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hadriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hadriels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Hadriel, while New York, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hadriel
The name Hadriel has its roots in Hebrew culture and language, with its earliest known origins dating back to ancient times. The name is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "hadar," meaning "glory" or "splendor," and "El," which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible.
The name Hadriel is not explicitly mentioned in the Hebrew Bible or other ancient religious texts. However, similar names with the same root words, such as "Hadrach" and "Hadran," can be found in various passages, suggesting a connection to the broader Hebrew linguistic tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hadriel can be traced back to the 12th century. Hadriel ben Elijah, a renowned Jewish philosopher and poet, was born in Toledo, Spain, around 1165 CE. He is known for his works on Hebrew grammar and poetry, as well as his contributions to the study of the Kabbalah.
Another notable figure with the name Hadriel was Hadriel Semeneya, a Jewish scholar and teacher who lived in the 16th century. Semeneya was born in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and was highly regarded for his expertise in Jewish law and theology.
In the 17th century, Hadriel Monselise, a Italian-Jewish scholar and rabbi, made significant contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish mysticism. He was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1635 and served as the rabbi of several communities in Italy and the Netherlands.
During the 19th century, Hadriel Mordechai Margaliot was a prominent figure in the field of Jewish education. Born in Jerusalem in 1858, Margaliot was a teacher and author who wrote extensively on Jewish history, tradition, and culture.
Another notable individual with the name Hadriel was Hadriel Seri, an Italian-Jewish composer and musician who lived in the early 20th century. Seri was born in Livorno, Italy, in 1904 and is best known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Jewish liturgical music.
While the name Hadriel has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and language, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world over the centuries. The name has been carried by scholars, philosophers, rabbis, and artists, each adding to its rich history and cultural significance.
People
Hadriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hadriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadriel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Hadriel a common name?
We classify Hadriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 183 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadriel was 2022, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadriel is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hadriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hadriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadriel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hadriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hadriel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hadriel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Hadriel?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Hadriel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.