Isael
Every Isael since 1978 — 3,164 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isael
Isael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #989 in 2025 with 231 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 3,164 American babies have been named Isael. Its peak came in 2024, when 244 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 Isael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 231 | #989 |
| 2024 | 244 | #944 |
| 2023 | 203 | #1,068 |
| 2022 | 178 | #1,160 |
| 2021 | 156 | #1,231 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,430 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1,830 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1,906 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,903 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1,946 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,939 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,027 |
| 2013 | 69 | #1,997 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,565 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1,623 |
| 2010 | 99 | #1,592 |
| 2009 | 103 | #1,576 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1,623 |
| 2007 | 115 | #1,419 |
| 2006 | 90 | #1,608 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,446 |
| 2004 | 87 | #1,535 |
| 2003 | 88 | #1,485 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,985 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1,941 |
| 2000 | 56 | #1,882 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,795 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,368 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,875 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isael in 2025?
Isael ranked #989 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 231 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isael?
3,164 babies have been named Isael in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isael most popular?
Isael peaked in 2024, when 244 newborns received the name.
Is Isael a boy or girl name?
Isael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isael rising or falling?
Isael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.