Masculine dossier · first seen 1903
Ismael
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
1,535
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Ismael
How many people are named Ismael?
An estimated 40,682 living Americans are named Ismael.
How rare is Ismael?
Ismael is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,307 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14.9% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Ismael?
The median age of a living American named Ismael is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 37 years old.
Is Ismael still popular?
Yes — Ismael is currently rising in popularity, with 1,307 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Ismael most common?
Ismael has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 23.8× more often than the national baseline.
1903Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
14.9%
2025
1,307
All-time
44,216