Izrael
Every Izrael since 1994 — 1,258 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izrael
Izrael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,431 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,258 American babies have been named Izrael. Its peak came in 2023, when 95 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 Izrael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izrael 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 | 5 | #15,861 | 56 | #2,431 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,577 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,143 | 90 | #1,790 |
| 2022 | — | — | 70 | #2,123 |
| 2021 | — | — | 61 | #2,286 |
| 2020 | — | — | 58 | #2,331 |
| 2019 | — | — | 69 | #2,096 |
| 2018 | — | — | 47 | #2,643 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,884 | 68 | #2,059 |
| 2016 | — | — | 60 | #2,244 |
| 2015 | — | — | 55 | #2,371 |
| 2014 | — | — | 35 | #3,176 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,226 |
| 2012 | — | — | 49 | #2,535 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,563 |
| 2010 | — | — | 55 | #2,340 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39 | #3,011 |
| 2008 | — | — | 60 | #2,216 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,838 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,340 |
| 2005 | — | — | 22 | #4,115 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,244 |
| 2003 | — | — | 25 | #3,562 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,258 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,141 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Izrael in 2025?
Izrael ranked #2,431 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izrael?
1,258 babies have been named Izrael in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izrael most popular?
Izrael peaked in 2023, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Izrael a boy or girl name?
Izrael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Izrael rising or falling?
Izrael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.