Ismail
4 countries#364 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ismail was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
6,081 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #364 · peaked in 2009 with 256 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,206 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 2008 with 209 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,090 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #316 · peaked in 2008 with 205 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,022 births recorded 1962–2025 · currently #1064 · peaked in 2025 with 204 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
116 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #316 · peaked in 2025 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Ismail’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #327 | — |
| 2004 | #349 | ↓22 |
| 2005 | #341 | ↑8 |
| 2006 | #304 | ↑37 |
| 2007 | #298 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #276 | ↑22 |
| 2009 | #264 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #293 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #338 | ↓45 |
| 2012 | #424 | ↓86 |
| 2013 | #399 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #345 | ↑54 |
| 2015 | #347 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #350 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #313 | ↑37 |
| 2018 | #371 | ↓58 |
| 2019 | #374 | ↓3 |
| 2020 | #369 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #384 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #364 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Ismail
Is Ismail a popular name?
Yes — Ismail currently ranks #364 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Ismail more common for boys or girls?
Ismail is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Ismail most popular?
Ismail peaked in 2009 in France, with 256 recorded births that year.
Is Ismail rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Ismail’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1174 in 1961 to #364 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Ismail?
At least 14,309 babies have been recorded with the name Ismail across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ismail popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ismail appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, England & Wales, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ismail?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Ismail include Alaric, Neo, Ronnie.
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