Riel
Pronunciation: [ r-EEL ]
Riel is a boy baby name. Ranked #10,009 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Riel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 95 babies have been named Riel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Riel is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,009 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,009
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Riel is also used as a girl name, ranked #52589.
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About the Name Riel
Riel is a boy name .
Is Riel a boy or girl name? Riel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #52,589. Riel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Riel is currently ranked #10,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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