Baby Name Popularity Profile

Ismael

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Ismael.

✦ God hears 🌍 Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish biblical spiritual
National Rank (2025) #263
All-Time Peak Rank #234 Achieved 2024
Total U.S. Births 44,216 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1903 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 1,535 births in 2024
πŸ’‘ The Ismael Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God hears
Language Origin Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Hebrew name Yishma'el (Χ™Φ΄Χ©Φ°ΧΧžΦΈΧ’Φ΅ΧΧœ), meaning 'God hears'. It is a significant figure in Abrahamic religions.
Common Nicknames
Isma Mael
Alternative Spellings
Ishmael Ismail IsmaΓ«l
Pronunciation: IS-mah-el
Themes & Categories
biblical spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Ismael

According to SSA data, Ismael achieved its highest historical rank of #234 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,535 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 69.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 115 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Ismael across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +69.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,535 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 59 yrs
Registry Streak 115 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 5
1910s: 114
1920s: 379
1930s: 569
1940s: 817
1950s: 1,684
1960s: 2,208
1970s: 3,252
1980s: 4,256
1990s: 6,726
2000s: 8,916
2010s: 8,114
2020s: 7,176

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ism-ael
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Texas, California, New Mexico, Nevada
States with Data 40
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #115 1,748 2024 +62.2% Growth
Texas #145 10,511 2024 +49.2% Growth
California #120 12,683 2024 +37.1% Growth
New Mexico #93 616 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #176 366 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #218 607 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #340 3,684 1968 +26.8% Growth
Florida #375 1,594 2006 +40.5% Growth
Washington #263 730 2023 +16.0% Growth
New Jersey #307 1,136 2023 3.4% Decline
Illinois #194 2,026 2023 +29.8% Growth
Oregon #161 373 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 291 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #421 197 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #574 602 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #313 83 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #420 491 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #376 566 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #240 207 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #317 252 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #534 176 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #379 228 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #276 81 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #761 246 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #560 558 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #434 191 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #329 238 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #410 101 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #653 190 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #615 99 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #524 271 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #452 96 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #597 121 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #635 256 2024 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 20 1991 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #747 94 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #465 50 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 10 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #708 30 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #563 11 2009 Insufficient historical volume

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