How Many People Are Named Fishel?
Complete statistics for the name Fishel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fishel is a rare name with roots in Hebrew, making it very uncommon today with only 275 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 1,197,944 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since 89% of those named Fishel are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 280 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fishel Through the Generations
Fishel, a name that's seen a rise in popularity, particularly peaked in 2018 with 20 births. Today, it's predominantly used among younger generations, with 250 out of 275 Fishels being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Fishel is just 15, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. With only 5 individuals over 60, it's clear that Fishel is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among the younger crowd.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fishel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Fishel
How Many People Have the Name Fishel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,960 people in the United States currently share the name Fishel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 111,976 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Fishel a Common or Rare Name?
Fishel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Fishel Mean?
Fishel means "Hebrew for 'man'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fishel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Fishel Most Popular?
The name Fishel reached peak popularity in 2018, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Fishel?
Approximately 2,960 people named Fishel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,960. That works out to roughly 1 in 111,976 Americans.
Is Fishel a rare name?
Fishel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 111,976 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fishel mean?
Fishel means "Hebrew for 'man'" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Fishel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fishel are male and 0% are female.
When was Fishel most popular?
Fishel peaked in 2018 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.