Isreal
Every Isreal since 1880 — 4,722 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isreal
Isreal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,882 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,722 American babies have been named Isreal. Its peak came in 2006, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Isreal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isreal 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 | — | — | 28 | #3,882 |
| 2024 | — | — | 27 | #4,021 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,453 |
| 2022 | — | — | 39 | #3,125 |
| 2021 | — | — | 53 | #2,510 |
| 2020 | — | — | 48 | #2,634 |
| 2019 | — | — | 59 | #2,321 |
| 2018 | — | — | 45 | #2,722 |
| 2017 | — | — | 59 | #2,251 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,067 | 61 | #2,217 |
| 2015 | — | — | 60 | #2,243 |
| 2014 | — | — | 58 | #2,285 |
| 2013 | — | — | 57 | #2,261 |
| 2012 | — | — | 64 | #2,111 |
| 2011 | — | — | 75 | #1,877 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,988 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,380 | 94 | #1,676 |
| 2008 | — | — | 116 | #1,438 |
| 2007 | — | — | 116 | #1,407 |
| 2006 | — | — | 121 | #1,346 |
| 2005 | — | — | 107 | #1,392 |
| 2004 | — | — | 75 | #1,707 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,944 | 78 | #1,619 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,440 | 53 | #2,056 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,302 | 78 | #1,553 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,436 | 94 | #1,355 |
| 1995 | — | — | 67 | #1,462 |
| 1990 | — | — | 42 | #1,854 |
| 1985 | — | — | 49 | #1,399 |
| 1980 | — | — | 43 | #1,453 |
| 1975 | — | — | 54 | #1,153 |
| 1970 | — | — | 28 | #1,637 |
| 1965 | — | — | 22 | #1,690 |
| 1960 | — | — | 26 | #1,601 |
| 1955 | — | — | 26 | #1,518 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,721 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,427 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,398 |
| 1935 | — | — | 14 | #1,982 |
| 1930 | — | — | 20 | #1,671 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,837 |
| 1920 | — | — | 30 | #1,340 |
| 1915 | — | — | 20 | #1,579 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,257 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,106 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #764 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 9 | #659 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isreal in 2025?
Isreal ranked #3,882 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isreal?
4,722 babies have been named Isreal in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isreal most popular?
Isreal peaked in 2006, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Isreal a boy or girl name?
Isreal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isreal rising or falling?
Isreal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.