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Yandriel

A masculine name of uncertain origin with possible meanings of "gift from God" or "God's gift".

Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the first name Yandriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yandriel today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yandriel births was 2014 (14 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Yandriel. 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.

People living today

133

~ 1 in 2,577,100 Americans

Peak year

2014

14 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2023 SSA rank

#7,703

Tracked since 2009

Popularity

Yandriel: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Yandriel 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 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yandriel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Yandriel 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 Yandriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606
2010s89089
2020s39039

Geography

Where Yandriels live

Origin

Meaning and history of Yandriel

The given name Yandriel is an intricate and enigmatic moniker that has woven itself into the tapestry of diverse cultures across the globe. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, where it was derived from the phrase "yan-dri-el," which translates to "the one who walks with the sun." This linguistic lineage speaks to the profound reverence the Sumerians held for celestial bodies and their role in shaping the rhythms of life.

Throughout the millennia, variations of this name have echoed across different regions and eras. In ancient Greece, the name took the form of "Andrielos," signifying strength and resilience – attributes that were highly prized in the warrior culture of the time. Similarly, in the annals of Roman history, the name "Andrielus" was bestowed upon individuals of noble lineage, further cementing its association with valor and distinction.

The name Yandriel has also woven itself into the fabric of religious traditions. In the apocryphal texts of Gnostic Christianity, there are references to an angelic being known as "Yandriel," who was believed to guide souls through the celestial realms. This celestial connection has imbued the name with a sense of spiritual significance and mysticism.

Throughout the ages, numerous notable figures have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Yandriel the Scholar, a renowned Babylonian philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE and whose writings on cosmology and astronomy were highly influential in his time. In the 4th century CE, Yandriel the Architect was celebrated for his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of the magnificent city of Persepolis in ancient Persia.

Centuries later, during the Renaissance period, Yandriel Acciari emerged as a prominent Italian artist, whose frescoes adorned the walls of many cathedrals and palaces across Italy. His masterful use of light and color earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his place in the annals of art history.

In more recent times, Yandriel Hernández, a Cuban revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, played a pivotal role in the nation's struggles for independence in the late 19th century. His unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and justice has ensured his legacy as a symbol of resistance and resilience.

The name Yandriel has also found its way into the realm of literature, with Yandriel Vasquez, a renowned Colombian novelist and poet of the 20th century, whose works explored themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of the human experience.

These are but a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have carried the name Yandriel throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

People

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FAQ

Yandriel: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Yandriel?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 133 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yandriel 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 2,577,100 US residents.

Is Yandriel a common name?

We classify Yandriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 134 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Yandriel most popular?

The single biggest year for Yandriel was 2014, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yandriel 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 Yandriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Yandriel a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yandriel 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 Yandriel still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Yandriel 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 Yandriel 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 are called Yandriel?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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