Azel
Boy nameAzel has been given to 558 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 2023.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
558
Peak year
2023 (43 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1900
10-year trend
▲ +4%
Gender split
16% girls / 84% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Azel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Azel.
FAQ
How popular is the name Azel?
Azel has been given to 558 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Azel peak?
Azel peaked in 2023, when 43 babies were given the name.
Is Azel a girl or boy name?
Azel is primarily a boy name (84% of babies named Azel are boys).
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