Ismael
4 countries#263 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ismael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
44,289 births recorded 1903–2025 · currently #263 · peaked in 2024 with 1,535 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13,969 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #244 · peaked in 2009 with 676 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
888 births recorded 1996–2023 · peaked in 2018 with 60 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
882 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #751 · peaked in 2018 with 60 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2020–2023 · peaked in 2020 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ismael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #324 | — |
| 2007 | #327 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #348 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #357 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #362 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #376 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #383 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #400 | ↓17 |
| 2014 | #386 | ↑14 |
| 2015 | #401 | ↓15 |
| 2016 | #403 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #392 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #359 | ↑33 |
| 2019 | #365 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #350 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #350 | — |
| 2022 | #312 | ↑38 |
| 2023 | #244 | ↑68 |
| 2024 | #234 | ↑10 |
| 2025 | #263 | ↓29 |
Frequently asked questions about Ismael
Is Ismael a popular name?
Yes — Ismael currently ranks #263 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ismael more common for boys or girls?
Ismael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ismael most popular?
Ismael peaked in 2024 in United States, with 1,535 recorded births that year.
Is Ismael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ismael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1130 in 1903 to #263 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ismael?
At least 59,146 babies have been recorded with the name Ismael across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ismael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ismael appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ismael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ismael include Brandon, Paul, Kayson, Bodhi.
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