Yisroel
From Yiddish ישׂראל (yisroel, “Israel”), from Hebrew ישראל (yisra'él, “Israel”).
Every Yisroel since 1950 — 6,813 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yisroel
Yisroel is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #826 in 2025 with 300 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 6,813 American babies have been named Yisroel. Its peak came in 2025, when 300 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 Yisroel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yisroel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 300 | #826 |
| 2024 | 246 | #939 |
| 2023 | 236 | #959 |
| 2022 | 242 | #945 |
| 2021 | 241 | #942 |
| 2020 | 200 | #1,030 |
| 2019 | 251 | #879 |
| 2018 | 194 | #1,051 |
| 2017 | 208 | #986 |
| 2016 | 216 | #957 |
| 2015 | 213 | #975 |
| 2014 | 198 | #1,027 |
| 2013 | 196 | #1,004 |
| 2012 | 192 | #1,022 |
| 2011 | 194 | #1,005 |
| 2010 | 194 | #1,011 |
| 2009 | 186 | #1,035 |
| 2008 | 166 | #1,110 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,037 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,162 |
| 2005 | 169 | #1,009 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1,150 |
| 2003 | 145 | #1,075 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,356 |
| 2001 | 93 | #1,378 |
| 2000 | 113 | #1,207 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,352 |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,187 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,484 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,523 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,999 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,737 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,925 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,663 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,883 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,190 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yisroel mean?
From Yiddish ישׂראל (yisroel, “Israel”), from Hebrew ישראל (yisra'él, “Israel”).
How popular is the name Yisroel in 2025?
Yisroel ranked #826 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 300 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yisroel?
6,813 babies have been named Yisroel in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yisroel most popular?
Yisroel peaked in 2025, when 300 newborns received the name.
Is Yisroel a boy or girl name?
Yisroel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yisroel rising or falling?
Yisroel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.