Adriel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Adriel is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'noble' or 'God is my flock'. It traces its roots through various forms in Hebrew and Aramaic, and it gained popularity in the 20th century, especially within religious communities. The name is associated with positive traits and a biblical reference, signifying a noble connection to God.

The name Adriel is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adriel has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Adriel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4170th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2373rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1361st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 693rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 203rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6010th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6171st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3548th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Adriel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adriel"

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Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdriəl/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Adriel is derived from the Hebrew elements 'ad' meaning 'noble' and 'el' meaning 'God', thus translating to 'God is my flock' or 'God is noble'.

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Meaning

Noble, God is my flock

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Language Evolution

Hebrew: עַדְרִיאֵל (Adriel), Aramaic: (similar adaptations), Latin: (adoptions in early Christian texts)

Biblical Background

Adriel is mentioned in the Bible as the son of Barzillai the Meholathite and the husband of Merab, the daughter of King Saul.

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Historical Usage

The name Adriel gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities and later among Christians as well, due to its biblical roots.

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Variants & Derivatives

Adryel, Ariel, Adri

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Modern Popularity & Image

Adriel is viewed positively as a unique and meaningful name, often associated with nobility and divine connection.

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Famous People

Adriel B. Smith, American artist, Adriel F. McCarthy, notable author

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adriel"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Adriel"

"Adriel" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4170th of 7552 62
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2373rd of 10718 262
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1361st of 16616 1,010
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 693rd of 24088 4,753
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 203rd of 23106 23,625
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 11010th of 19264 36
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6010th of 27321 213
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6171st of 35406 313
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3548th of 30306 529

Regional Popularity of "Adriel" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 49.61%
1728th/3483
48.44%
1704th/3518
41.02%
1659th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
55.28%
2037th/3685
26.79%
1199th/4475
23.01%
1195th/5194
16.48%
1041st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
22.35%
1024th/4582
11.74%
606th/5164
9.78%
715th/7313
7.46%
557th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
8.11%
323rd/3984
5.62%
252nd/4487
2.98%
203rd/6822
1.80%
113th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Adriel" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 92.86%
6791st/7313
-
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
93.17%
3712th/3984
72.81%
3267th/4487
44.64%
3045th/6822
60.69%
3809th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Adriel"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Adriel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.