Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ismael.
National Rank (2025)
#263
All-Time Peak Rank
#234 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
44,216
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ismael Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ismael scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+69.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,535Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
115Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIsm-ael
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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