boy name
Ismael
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#263 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ismael in the US, 1880–2025
Ismael first appears in US records in 1903. It peaked in 2024, when 1,535 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,307.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ismael popular?
Near its peak Ismael is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 7,176 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,114 | |
| 2000s | 8,916 | |
| 1990s | 6,726 | |
| 1980s | 4,256 | |
| 1970s | 3,252 | |
| 1960s | 2,208 | |
| 1950s | 1,684 | |
| 1940s | 817 | |
| 1930s | 569 | |
| 1920s | 379 | |
| 1910s | 114 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ismael a boy or a girl name?
Ismael is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ismael a popular name right now?
Ismael is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Ismael?
In 2025, Ismael ranked #263 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ismael most popular?
Ismael was most popular in 2024, when about 1,535 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.