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Ishmael

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Ishmael was most popular in 2017, when 158 American babies were given the name — ranking #2,577 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,107, with 121 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,794 people named Ishmael.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#2,577
Births that year158
Total since 18806,794

Ishmael over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ishmael’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org