Ismaeel
Every Ismaeel since 1995 — 468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ismaeel
Ismaeel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,798 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 468 American babies have been named Ismaeel. Its peak came in 2023, when 34 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 Ismaeel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ismaeel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,798 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,950 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,448 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,134 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,853 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,326 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,536 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,385 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,341 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,604 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,037 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,445 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,582 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,922 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,886 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,035 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,645 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,039 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,937 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,550 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,409 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ismaeel in 2025?
Ismaeel ranked #3,798 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ismaeel?
468 babies have been named Ismaeel in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ismaeel most popular?
Ismaeel peaked in 2023, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Ismaeel a boy or girl name?
Ismaeel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ismaeel rising or falling?
Ismaeel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.