Israel
4 countries#315 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Israel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
72,874 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #315 · peaked in 2007 with 1,995 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,198 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2016 with 78 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,179 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #618 · peaked in 2016 with 75 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
846 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #2095 · peaked in 2009 with 22 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Guyane, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
19 births recorded 2009–2022 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Israel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #202 | — |
| 2007 | #204 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #210 | ↓6 |
| 2009 | #211 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #220 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #218 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #253 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #245 | ↑8 |
| 2014 | #242 | ↑3 |
| 2015 | #240 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #232 | ↑8 |
| 2017 | #235 | ↓3 |
| 2018 | #239 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #234 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #237 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #234 | ↑3 |
| 2022 | #233 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #229 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #278 | ↓49 |
| 2025 | #315 | ↓37 |
Frequently asked questions about Israel
Is Israel a popular name?
Yes — Israel currently ranks #315 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Israel more common for boys or girls?
Israel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Israel most popular?
Israel peaked in 2007 in United States, with 1,995 recorded births that year.
Is Israel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Israel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #425 in 1880 to #315 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Israel?
At least 74,918 babies have been recorded with the name Israel across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Israel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Israel appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Israel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Israel include Eliam, Sullivan, Blake, Zyaire.
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