Yisrael
Every Yisrael since 1976 — 1,560 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yisrael
Yisrael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,227 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,560 American babies have been named Yisrael. Its peak came in 2024, when 83 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 Yisrael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yisrael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,227 |
| 2024 | 83 | #1,920 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,111 |
| 2022 | 77 | #1,999 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,370 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,187 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,019 |
| 2018 | 74 | #1,993 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,128 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,085 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,327 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,174 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,222 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,550 |
| 2011 | 55 | #2,343 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,872 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,752 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,787 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2,917 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,696 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3,021 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,451 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,812 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,906 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,928 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,567 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,427 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,366 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,564 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,931 |
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Famous people named Yisrael
- Yisrael Kristal Politician · 1903–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yisrael in 2025?
Yisrael ranked #2,227 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yisrael?
1,560 babies have been named Yisrael in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yisrael most popular?
Yisrael peaked in 2024, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Yisrael a boy or girl name?
Yisrael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yisrael rising or falling?
Yisrael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yisrael?
Well-known people named Yisrael include Yisrael Kristal (politician).