How Many People Are Named Israel?
Complete statistics for the name Israel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Israel means 'God fights' and it's a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 5,061 Americans have this name, making it pretty unique. The majority, 62%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 71,710 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Israel Through the Generations
Israel has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2007 when 1,994 babies were given this name. Today, there are 65,199 people named Israel living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. As of now, 44,253 are younger than 30, 19,719 are between 30 and 60, and 7,738 are over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Israel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Israel
How Many People Have the Name Israel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,514 people in the United States currently share the name Israel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,787 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Israel a Common or Rare Name?
Israel is classified as 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 Israel Mean?
Israel means "God fights" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Israel in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Israel Most Popular?
The name Israel reached peak popularity in 2007, with 1,994 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Israel?
Approximately 11,514 people named Israel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,514. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,787 Americans.
Is Israel a rare name?
Israel is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,787 Americans has this name.
What does the name Israel mean?
Israel means "God fights" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Israel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Israel are male and 2% are female.
When was Israel most popular?
Israel peaked in 2007 with 1,994 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.