Judiel
An angelic name meaning "praised by God" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Judiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Judiel today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Judiel births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Judiel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Judiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,154
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Judiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Judiel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Judiel 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 Judiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Judiel
The name Judiel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the root words "Yah" (a shortened form of the name of God) and "dal" (meaning "great" or "mighty"). It is believed to have originated in ancient Judaic tradition and texts, carrying the meaning "God is great" or "the greatness of God."
Judiel is primarily associated with its appearance in Jewish mystical and esoteric texts, particularly in the Kabbalah. In the Kabbalistic tradition, Judiel is the name of an archangel who is believed to oversee the sacred divine name of God. This archangel is often invoked for protection, guidance, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Judiel can be found in the ancient Hebrew text known as the Sefer Raziel HaMalakh, or the Book of the Angel Raziel. This text, dating back to the 13th century, contains references to various angels and their respective roles in the celestial hierarchy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Judiel, although its usage has been relatively uncommon. One such example is Judiel Ackerman, a Polish-Jewish writer and poet who lived from 1876 to 1938. He was known for his works that explored themes of Jewish identity and cultural heritage.
Another notable figure was Judiel Klatzko, a South African writer, editor, and literary critic who lived from 1918 to 2001. He was a prominent figure in the South African literary scene and played a significant role in promoting and preserving Afrikaans literature.
In the realm of music, Judiel Garcia is a Venezuelan singer and songwriter who has been active since the late 1990s. He is known for his contributions to the Latin pop and rock genres, and his music often explores themes of love, identity, and social issues.
Another individual with the name Judiel is Judiel Quintero, a Puerto Rican boxer who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. He held several titles, including the Puerto Rican lightweight championship, and was renowned for his skill and dedication to the sport.
Finally, Judiel Reichard was an American artist and illustrator who lived from 1893 to 1975. He was known for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life in the early 20th century.
People
Judiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Judiel 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
Judiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Judiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Judiel 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Judiel a common name?
We classify Judiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Judiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Judiel was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Judiel 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 Judiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Judiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Judiel 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 Judiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Judiel 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 Judiel 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 many people have Judiel as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Judiel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.