Leriel
A feminine name of possibly Hebrew origin with uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Leriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Leriel today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leriel births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leriel. 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 Leriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,310
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Leriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Leriel 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 Leriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Leriel
The name Leriel is an ancient one, with roots dating back to the ancient Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia, around 3500 BC. It is believed to have originated from the Sumerian word "ler," which means "light" or "radiance," and the suffix "-iel," which was often used to denote a connection to a deity or higher power.
In the early days of Sumerian culture, Leriel was likely used as a name for individuals who were seen as possessing a certain luminous quality or were associated with celestial bodies or deities related to light. The name may have been given to children born during significant celestial events or to those who were dedicated to the worship of sun or moon gods.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Leriel can be found in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which were used for record-keeping and religious writings. While the exact context is unclear, the name appears to have been used during the third millennium BC, suggesting its antiquity.
Throughout history, there are a few notable figures who bore the name Leriel. One such individual was Leriel of Crete, a renowned philosopher and astronomer who lived in the 5th century BC. He was known for his observations of the night sky and his theories about the movements of celestial bodies.
Another figure was Leriel the Scribe, a scholar who lived in Alexandria during the Ptolemaic period (323-30 BC). He was renowned for his work in translating and preserving ancient texts, and his name was often associated with the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
In the 12th century, there was Leriel of Antioch, a Crusader knight who fought in the Third Crusade. He was known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield and was said to have been named after a celestial event that occurred around the time of his birth.
During the Renaissance period, Leriel Fiammetta was an Italian poetess and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. She was celebrated for her lyrical works and her musings on the nature of love and beauty.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Leriel Beaumont, a French astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and asteroids. He was known for his meticulous observations and his dedication to advancing the field of astronomy.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Leriel, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
People
Leriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leriel 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Leriel a common name?
We classify Leriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Leriel was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leriel 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 Leriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leriel 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 Leriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leriel 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 Leriel 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 Leriel?
See how many people have the name Leriel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.