FIRST NAME
Ismael
Ismael is the 399th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 51,166 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 175 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #399 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
59,690
living · #429
2020 CENSUS
51,166
living · #399
BABIES NAMED ISMAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1903–2025
20251K
As a male name, Ismael peaked in 2024, when 1,535 babies were named Ismael (the #234 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #26,442 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
175
living · #26,442
BABIES NAMED ISMAEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1976–2005
20055
As a female name, Ismael peaked in 1994, when 8 babies were named Ismael (the #9904 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)