Ismael
Every Ismael since 1903 — 44,289 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ismael
Ismael is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #263 in 2025 with 1,307 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 44,289 American babies have been named Ismael. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,535 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 Ismael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ismael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 1,307 | #263 |
| 2024 | — | — | 1,535 | #234 |
| 2023 | — | — | 1,425 | #244 |
| 2022 | — | — | 1,076 | #312 |
| 2021 | — | — | 928 | #350 |
| 2020 | — | — | 905 | #350 |
| 2019 | — | — | 875 | #365 |
| 2018 | — | — | 919 | #359 |
| 2017 | — | — | 814 | #392 |
| 2016 | — | — | 792 | #404 |
| 2015 | — | — | 772 | #401 |
| 2014 | — | — | 807 | #386 |
| 2013 | — | — | 746 | #401 |
| 2012 | — | — | 776 | #383 |
| 2011 | — | — | 789 | #376 |
| 2010 | — | — | 824 | #362 |
| 2009 | — | — | 863 | #357 |
| 2008 | — | — | 935 | #348 |
| 2007 | — | — | 978 | #327 |
| 2006 | — | — | 988 | #324 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,478 | 898 | #335 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,853 | 905 | #332 |
| 2003 | — | — | 871 | #332 |
| 2002 | — | — | 809 | #338 |
| 2001 | — | — | 866 | #325 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,975 | 803 | #341 |
| 1995 | — | — | 716 | #342 |
| 1990 | — | — | 557 | #414 |
| 1985 | — | — | 415 | #420 |
| 1980 | — | — | 386 | #421 |
| 1975 | — | — | 306 | #461 |
| 1970 | — | — | 301 | #468 |
| 1965 | — | — | 200 | #540 |
| 1960 | — | — | 208 | #545 |
| 1955 | — | — | 160 | #581 |
| 1950 | — | — | 131 | #598 |
| 1945 | — | — | 79 | #681 |
| 1940 | — | — | 40 | #1,025 |
| 1935 | — | — | 52 | #877 |
| 1930 | — | — | 75 | #732 |
| 1925 | — | — | 41 | #1,098 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,615 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,614 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ismael
- Ismael Montes Politician · 1861–1933
- Ismael Urzaiz Soccer player · b. 1971
- Ismael Blanco Soccer player · b. 1983
- Ismael Fuentes Soccer player · b. 1981
- Ismael Kirui Athlete · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ismael in 2025?
Ismael ranked #263 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,307 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ismael?
44,289 babies have been named Ismael in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ismael most popular?
Ismael peaked in 2024, when 1,535 newborns received the name.
Is Ismael a boy or girl name?
Ismael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ismael rising or falling?
Ismael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ismael?
Well-known people named Ismael include Ismael Montes (politician), Ismael Urzaiz (soccer player), Ismael Blanco (soccer player).