Izmael
Every Izmael since 2001 — 334 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izmael
Izmael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,983 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 334 American babies have been named Izmael. Its peak came in 2023, when 29 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 Izmael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izmael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,983 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,835 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,835 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,916 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,543 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,064 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,932 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,177 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,415 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,891 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,806 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,742 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,709 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,163 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,561 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,403 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,194 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,600 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #11,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Izmael in 2025?
Izmael ranked #3,983 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izmael?
334 babies have been named Izmael in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izmael most popular?
Izmael peaked in 2023, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Izmael a boy or girl name?
Izmael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Izmael rising or falling?
Izmael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.