Israel
boy name#315 in 2025Israel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #202 in 2006, ranks #315 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#315
rank today
#202
peak (2006)
1,081
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #395 |
| 1890s | #500 |
| 1900s | #506 |
| 1910s | #478 |
| 1920s | #608 |
| 1930s | #689 |
| 1940s | #663 |
| 1950s | #539 |
| 1960s | #483 |
| 1970s | #334 |
| 1980s | #321 |
| 1990s | #279 |
| 2000s | #225 |
| 2010s | #236 |
| 2020s | #254 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Israel has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 65,000 people named Israel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Israel 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 Israel in 2025?
- Israel ranks #315 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,081 babies given the name.
- When was the name Israel most popular?
- Israel peaked in 2006, reaching #202 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Israel with classmates?
- Israel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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