Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Israel.
National Rank (2025)
#315
All-Time Peak Rank
#202 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
71,237
Unisex Distribution97.8% Boy / 2.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Israel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Israel
According to SSA data, Israel achieved its highest historical rank of #202 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 1,937 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Israel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,937Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:202
1890s:164
1900s:210
1910s:1,051
1920s:1,110
1930s:775
1940s:965
1950s:1,853
1960s:2,674
1970s:5,386
1980s:6,315
1990s:10,173
2000s:16,151
2010s:15,775
2020s:8,433
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIsr-a-el
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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