Fishel
Every Fishel since 1959 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fishel
Fishel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,440 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 303 American babies have been named Fishel. Its peak came in 2025, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fishel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fishel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,440 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,578 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,316 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,955 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,406 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,204 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,803 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,885 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,664 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,672 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,703 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,429 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,913 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,937 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,170 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,252 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,442 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,936 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,768 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,782 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,313 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fishel in 2025?
Fishel ranked #4,440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fishel?
303 babies have been named Fishel in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fishel most popular?
Fishel peaked in 2025, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Fishel a boy or girl name?
Fishel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fishel rising or falling?
Fishel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.