NAME PROFILE
Eriel
Derived from Old English words meaning a clearing with knotty trees or a meadow near a fortress. This name suggests a person who is grounded, sturdy, and possesses a natural resilience that allows them to thrive and provide shelter for others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 819 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 38%FL — 25%LA — 19%GA — 12%MS — 6%
Notable People
Burleigh Grimes (Major League Baseball Pitcher and Hall of Famer) · Burl Ives (Academy Award-winning Actor and Folk Singer) · Burley Mitchell (Former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court) · Burley Walter (Renowned Gospel Musician) · Burliegh Drumm (American Civil War Soldier and Medal of Honor Recipient)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BurlLee
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