An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
Yechiel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew elements yechi (may he live) and El (God), meaning 'may God live' or 'God will live.' It is primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews.
Yechiel is a name of deep faith — a prayer embedded in a name, expressing the hope that God's presence will endure and protect. Several notable Torah scholars and rabbis have borne this name throughout Jewish history.
Yechiel climbed 587 spots in the last 20 years — from #2568 to #1981.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 332 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 619 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 433 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 233 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 161 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 91 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 13 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79 | #1981 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2076 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2132 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2369 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2463 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2080 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2544 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2292 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2206 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2108 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1904 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2180 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2269 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2258 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2285 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2700 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2461 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2256 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2474 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1959–2024) · Methodology