Unisex nameCurrently #8,791 in the USRising
Riel
//ˈɹil//
1 syllablePeak year: 20124 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Riel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Riel |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Riel through the decades
- Riel peaked in 2012, when 14 babies were named Riel in the US.
- The 2000s were Riel's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Riel currently ranks #8,791 in the US and is on the rise.