Joriel
Of Hebrew origin, a feminine name meaning "mount of God".
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Joriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Joriel today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Joriel births was 2018 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Joriel. 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 Joriel with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2018
23 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,753
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Joriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Joriel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 129 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Joriel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joriel 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 Joriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Joriels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Joriel
The name Joriel is believed to have its origins in Hebrew, derived from the root words "Yorah" and "El," which together translate to "God's teacher" or "teacher of God." This combination of words suggests a connection to religious or spiritual teachings.
The earliest known references to the name Joriel can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it appeared in various religious texts and manuscripts. It was particularly prevalent in Jewish and Christian communities, often used as a name for scholars, rabbis, and religious leaders who dedicated their lives to studying and teaching sacred scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Joriel was a 12th-century rabbi and scholar from Spain, known for his expertise in Torah study and his contributions to Jewish philosophy. Joriel ben Avraham, born in 1145 in Cordoba, authored several influential works on Jewish law and ethics.
In the 16th century, Joriel de Vaux gained recognition as a French Catholic priest and theologian. Born in 1557 in Lyon, he was known for his writings on the defense of the Catholic faith and his role in the Counter-Reformation movement.
During the 17th century, Joriel Monteiro emerged as a prominent figure in the Portuguese Empire. Born in 1621 in Lisbon, he served as a navigator and explorer, leading several expeditions to the Americas and contributing to the expansion of Portuguese colonial territories.
In the 19th century, Joriel Bouvier, a French historian and writer, made significant contributions to the study of medieval history. Born in 1812 in Paris, he authored numerous works on the lives of notable figures from the Middle Ages, including kings, queens, and religious leaders.
Another notable bearer of the name was Joriel Masterson, an American author and activist born in 1901 in New York City. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and social justice, publishing several influential works on feminism and gender equality.
While the name Joriel has been used throughout history, it remains relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its rich historical background and religious connotations continue to lend it a sense of wisdom, guidance, and spiritual significance.
People
Joriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Joriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Joriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Joriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Joriel 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 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Joriel a common name?
We classify Joriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 191 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Joriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Joriel was 2018, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Joriel is about 9 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 Joriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Joriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Joriel 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 Joriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Joriel 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 Joriel 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 Joriel?
See how many people have the name Joriel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.