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Ishmael

Ishmael is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Ishmael?

Recorded births named Ishmael by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	6,794 births
England & Wales since 1996	442 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Ishmael's popularity over time

Babies named Ishmael per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2017 (158/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2010 (30/yr).

When was Ishmael popular?

Ishmael reached its peak in 2017, when it was the #2584 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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