Ismael
boy name#263 in 2025Ismael entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #234 in 2024, ranks #263 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1903–2025
#263
rank today
#234
peak (2024)
1,307
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1130 |
| 1910s | #1975 |
| 1920s | #1208 |
| 1930s | #842 |
| 1940s | #753 |
| 1950s | #567 |
| 1960s | #523 |
| 1970s | #443 |
| 1980s | #413 |
| 1990s | #365 |
| 2000s | #336 |
| 2010s | #383 |
| 2020s | #292 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ismael has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 41,000 people named Ismael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ismael alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ismael in 2025?
- Ismael ranks #263 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,307 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ismael most popular?
- Ismael peaked in 2024, reaching #234 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ismael with classmates?
- Ismael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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