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Ismail

boy name#1064 in 2025

Ismail entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1064 in 2025, ranks #1064 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.

Popularity 19622025

19622025
US babies named Ismail per year from 1962 to 2025
#1064
rank today
#1064
peak (2025)
204
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1960s#3658
1970s#3156
1980s#2275
1990s#1708
2000s#1602
2010s#1329
2020s#1335

Strongest states

Over the last decade, Ismail has been most popular in NY, CA, TX.

Living bearers

About 4,000 people named Ismail are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Ismail alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ismail in 2025?
Ismail ranks #1064 among US boy names in 2025, with 204 babies given the name.
When was the name Ismail most popular?
Ismail peaked in 2025, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ismail with classmates?
Ismail will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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