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How Many People Are Named Ismael?
Estimated people named Ismael living in the U.S. today
39,891
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 42,973
- Peak year: 2024 (1,532 births)
- Estimated living today: 39,891
Ismael by age group — who carries the name today?
Ismael popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ismael
Ismael has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 42,973 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 39,891 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 8,568 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ismaels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ismael in the US?
An estimated 39,891 people named Ismael are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ismael rare — about 1 in 8,568 Americans.
Is Ismael a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ismael is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ismael most popular?
Ismael peaked in 2024, when 1,532 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ismael?
Ismael ranks #1,046 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).