Oriel
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Oriel
Pretty Victorian-feeling cousin of Ariel; also, more prosaically, a kind of bay window.
Oriel for boys#4349 US
Oriel is a masculine name with multiple fascinating origins. It can be traced to Hebrew roots meaning 'light of God' or may derive from Latin 'aureum' meaning 'golden.' In architectural terms, an oriel is a type of bay window that protrudes from a wall, possibly influencing the name's association with beauty and distinction. Oriel has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, maintaining an air of uniqueness and sophistication. The name carries spiritual undertones while simultaneously evoking imagery of light and warmth. In English-speaking countries, Oriel appears more frequently as a surname or place name than as a first name, contributing to its distinctive character when chosen for a child.
Pronounced OR-ee-ul.
As of October 2026, Oriel ranked #17012 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #3870 in 1920.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,262 | 25 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,529 | 33 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,745 | 30 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,349 | 24 |
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Oriel in pop culture
- Oriel CollegeGirl
Oxford (which takes its name from Latin oriolum = "gallery, porch")
- Oriel LambGirl
character in "Cloudstreet" by Tim Winton
- OrielGirl
angel of destiny in "Malache Elyon" liturgy
- "The Oriel Window" (1896)Girl
book of children's stories by Mrs Molesworth