Ishmael
boy name#1466 in 2025Ishmael entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #783 in 1912, ranks #1466 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1466
rank today
#783
peak (1912)
121
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #809 |
| 1890s | #1001 |
| 1900s | #1117 |
| 1910s | #1068 |
| 1920s | #1315 |
| 1930s | #1462 |
| 1940s | #1979 |
| 1950s | #1979 |
| 1960s | #2131 |
| 1970s | #1521 |
| 1980s | #1350 |
| 1990s | #1014 |
| 2000s | #1284 |
| 2010s | #1310 |
| 2020s | #1459 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ishmael has been most popular in CA, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Ishmael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ishmael alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ishmael in 2025?
- Ishmael ranks #1466 among US boy names in 2025, with 121 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ishmael most popular?
- Ishmael peaked in 1912, reaching #783 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ishmael with classmates?
- Ishmael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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