Ishmael Name Popularity and Statistics
Ishmael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ishmael?
Ishmael is spelled I-S-H-M-A-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Ishmael Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,466
Recorded Births121
- Boys usage rose 21 places to #1,466 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ishmael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 121 | #1,466 |
| 2024 | Boys | 121 | #1,487 |
| 2023 | Boys | 120 | #1,489 |
| 2022 | Boys | 97 | #1,731 |
| 2021 | Boys | 143 | #1,307 |
| 2020 | Boys | 144 | #1,271 |
| 2019 | Boys | 143 | #1,296 |
| 2018 | Boys | 139 | #1,305 |
| 2017 | Boys | 158 | #1,182 |
| 2016 | Boys | 132 | #1,349 |
| 2015 | Boys | 150 | #1,223 |
| 2014 | Boys | 141 | #1,264 |
| 2013 | Boys | 121 | #1,387 |
| 2012 | Boys | 127 | #1,336 |
| 2011 | Boys | 133 | #1,285 |
| 2010 | Boys | 111 | #1,470 |
| 2009 | Boys | 117 | #1,433 |
| 2008 | Boys | 100 | #1,582 |
| 2007 | Boys | 116 | #1,405 |
| 2006 | Boys | 114 | #1,391 |
| 2005 | Boys | 124 | #1,261 |
| 2004 | Boys | 124 | #1,225 |
| 2003 | Boys | 106 | #1,310 |
| 2002 | Boys | 118 | #1,184 |
When Was Ishmael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
158 recorded births
National rank #1,182
1997 · Boys
152 recorded births
National rank #904
2015 · Boys
150 recorded births
National rank #1,223
1998 · Boys
146 recorded births
National rank #953
Where Ishmael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #846 | 17 |
| NY | #994 | 12 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| TX | #1,135 | 19 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |
| CA | #1,582 | 10 |