Boy nameCurrently #279 in the USSteady
Israel
//ˈɪzɹiəl//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Israel'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.
Israel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Israel |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 17 |
| 1881 | 23 |
| 1882 | 22 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 22 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 15 |
| 1888 | 23 |
| 1889 | 20 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 17 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 24 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1905 | 19 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 19 |
| 1908 | 24 |
| 1909 | 27 |
| 1910 | 29 |
| 1911 | 40 |
| 1912 | 75 |
| 1913 | 116 |
| 1914 | 100 |
| 1915 | 137 |
| 1916 | 120 |
| 1917 | 143 |
| 1918 | 162 |
| 1919 | 129 |
| 1920 | 135 |
| 1921 | 142 |
| 1922 | 162 |
| 1923 | 118 |
| 1924 | 105 |
| 1925 | 103 |
| 1926 | 94 |
| 1927 | 100 |
| 1928 | 72 |
| 1929 | 79 |
| 1930 | 101 |
| 1931 | 73 |
| 1932 | 66 |
| 1933 | 74 |
| 1934 | 73 |
| 1935 | 80 |
| 1936 | 80 |
| 1937 | 70 |
| 1938 | 84 |
| 1939 | 74 |
| 1940 | 74 |
| 1941 | 84 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1943 | 90 |
| 1944 | 82 |
| 1945 | 82 |
| 1946 | 107 |
| 1947 | 112 |
| 1948 | 123 |
| 1949 | 146 |
| 1950 | 142 |
| 1951 | 178 |
| 1952 | 178 |
| 1953 | 186 |
| 1954 | 163 |
| 1955 | 189 |
| 1956 | 197 |
| 1957 | 176 |
| 1958 | 228 |
| 1959 | 220 |
| 1960 | 232 |
| 1961 | 233 |
| 1962 | 229 |
| 1963 | 222 |
| 1964 | 244 |
| 1965 | 261 |
| 1966 | 291 |
| 1967 | 277 |
| 1968 | 333 |
| 1969 | 357 |
| 1970 | 424 |
| 1971 | 475 |
| 1972 | 492 |
| 1973 | 481 |
| 1974 | 528 |
| 1975 | 540 |
| 1976 | 570 |
| 1977 | 638 |
| 1978 | 599 |
| 1979 | 700 |
| 1980 | 679 |
| 1981 | 604 |
| 1982 | 645 |
| 1983 | 596 |
| 1984 | 599 |
| 1985 | 598 |
| 1986 | 616 |
| 1987 | 621 |
| 1988 | 666 |
| 1989 | 759 |
| 1990 | 806 |
| 1991 | 869 |
| 1992 | 935 |
| 1993 | 932 |
| 1994 | 994 |
| 1995 | 1,007 |
| 1996 | 1,088 |
| 1997 | 1,192 |
| 1998 | 1,325 |
| 1999 | 1,307 |
| 2000 | 1,422 |
| 2001 | 1,377 |
| 2002 | 1,328 |
| 2003 | 1,401 |
| 2004 | 1,667 |
| 2005 | 1,695 |
| 2006 | 1,960 |
| 2007 | 1,994 |
| 2008 | 1,881 |
| 2009 | 1,809 |
| 2010 | 1,665 |
| 2011 | 1,648 |
| 2012 | 1,483 |
| 2013 | 1,520 |
| 2014 | 1,599 |
| 2015 | 1,642 |
| 2016 | 1,731 |
| 2017 | 1,648 |
| 2018 | 1,663 |
| 2019 | 1,691 |
| 2020 | 1,592 |
| 2021 | 1,604 |
| 2022 | 1,562 |
| 2023 | 1,589 |
| 2024 | 1,258 |
Israel through the decades
- Israel peaked in 2007, when 1,994 babies were named Israel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Israel has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Israel currently ranks #279 in the US and is holding steady.