Boy nameCurrently #234 in the USRising
Ismael
//ˈɪsmeɪl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ismael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ismael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ismael |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 37 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 41 |
| 1926 | 43 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 51 |
| 1929 | 58 |
| 1930 | 75 |
| 1931 | 76 |
| 1932 | 57 |
| 1933 | 68 |
| 1934 | 40 |
| 1935 | 52 |
| 1936 | 39 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1938 | 58 |
| 1939 | 54 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1941 | 59 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 79 |
| 1945 | 79 |
| 1946 | 96 |
| 1947 | 104 |
| 1948 | 116 |
| 1949 | 129 |
| 1950 | 131 |
| 1951 | 138 |
| 1952 | 145 |
| 1953 | 165 |
| 1954 | 161 |
| 1955 | 160 |
| 1956 | 202 |
| 1957 | 196 |
| 1958 | 191 |
| 1959 | 195 |
| 1960 | 209 |
| 1961 | 180 |
| 1962 | 233 |
| 1963 | 213 |
| 1964 | 219 |
| 1965 | 200 |
| 1966 | 233 |
| 1967 | 220 |
| 1968 | 255 |
| 1969 | 247 |
| 1970 | 301 |
| 1971 | 289 |
| 1972 | 280 |
| 1973 | 279 |
| 1974 | 365 |
| 1975 | 306 |
| 1976 | 354 |
| 1977 | 326 |
| 1978 | 344 |
| 1979 | 419 |
| 1980 | 386 |
| 1981 | 406 |
| 1982 | 441 |
| 1983 | 431 |
| 1984 | 380 |
| 1985 | 415 |
| 1986 | 445 |
| 1987 | 434 |
| 1988 | 475 |
| 1989 | 462 |
| 1990 | 557 |
| 1991 | 615 |
| 1992 | 600 |
| 1993 | 643 |
| 1994 | 650 |
| 1995 | 716 |
| 1996 | 779 |
| 1997 | 658 |
| 1998 | 744 |
| 1999 | 791 |
| 2000 | 808 |
| 2001 | 866 |
| 2002 | 809 |
| 2003 | 871 |
| 2004 | 911 |
| 2005 | 903 |
| 2006 | 988 |
| 2007 | 978 |
| 2008 | 935 |
| 2009 | 863 |
| 2010 | 824 |
| 2011 | 789 |
| 2012 | 776 |
| 2013 | 744 |
| 2014 | 807 |
| 2015 | 772 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 814 |
| 2018 | 918 |
| 2019 | 875 |
| 2020 | 905 |
| 2021 | 926 |
| 2022 | 1,076 |
| 2023 | 1,425 |
| 2024 | 1,532 |
Ismael through the decades
- Ismael peaked in 2024, when 1,532 babies were named Ismael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ismael has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ismael currently ranks #234 in the US and is on the rise.