How Many People Are Named Isreal?
Complete statistics for the name Isreal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isreal is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 3,743 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 88,168 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 44% of those named Isreal being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 4,684 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isreal Through the Generations
Isreal has seen its peak popularity in 2006 when 121 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Isreal is 44, indicating that while the name is still relatively new, it's becoming established among older generations too. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Isreal's bearers are young, with 2,039 under 30, compared to 1,455 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,190 over 60, suggesting a declining trend but also a strong presence among younger individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isreal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Isreal
How Many People Have the Name Isreal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,067 people in the United States currently share the name Isreal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 310,637 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isreal a Common or Rare Name?
Isreal 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 Isreal Mean?
Isreal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Isreal in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Isreal Most Popular?
The name Isreal reached peak popularity in 2006, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Isreal?
Approximately 1,067 people named Isreal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,067. That works out to roughly 1 in 310,637 Americans.
Is Isreal a rare name?
Isreal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 310,637 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isreal mean?
Isreal means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Isreal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Isreal are male and 2% are female.
When was Isreal most popular?
Isreal peaked in 2006 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.