Ismaeel
4 countries#439 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ismaeel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,864 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2016 with 145 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,810 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #439 · peaked in 2016 with 136 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
468 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #3757 · peaked in 2023 with 34 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, California, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
54 births recorded 2002–2023 · peaked in 2016 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4 births recorded 2015–2015 · peaked in 2015 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Ismaeel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #656 | — |
| 2003 | #546 | ↑110 |
| 2004 | #487 | ↑59 |
| 2005 | #438 | ↑49 |
| 2006 | #433 | ↑5 |
| 2007 | #465 | ↓32 |
| 2008 | #471 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #535 | ↓64 |
| 2010 | #503 | ↑32 |
| 2011 | #507 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #478 | ↑29 |
| 2013 | #412 | ↑66 |
| 2014 | #417 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #393 | ↑24 |
| 2016 | #344 | ↑49 |
| 2017 | #373 | ↓29 |
| 2018 | #384 | ↓11 |
| 2019 | #441 | ↓57 |
| 2020 | #410 | ↑31 |
| 2021 | #439 | ↓29 |
Frequently asked questions about Ismaeel
Is Ismaeel a popular name?
Yes — Ismaeel currently ranks #439 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Ismaeel more common for boys or girls?
Ismaeel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Ismaeel most popular?
Ismaeel peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 136 recorded births that year.
Is Ismaeel rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Ismaeel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1168 in 1996 to #439 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Ismaeel?
At least 2,336 babies have been recorded with the name Ismaeel across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ismaeel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ismaeel appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ismaeel?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Ismaeel include Ioannis, Irfan.
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