How Many People Are Named Yisrael?
Complete statistics for the name Yisrael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yisrael is a very rare name, with only 1,471 people living in the US today. Just 1 in 224,359 Americans carries this name. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 8 traditionally represents prosperity, success, and material wealth. In numerology, the life path number 8 is associated with ambition, hard work, and leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,492 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yisrael Through the Generations
Yisrael is a very rare name, with only 1,471 people living in the US today. This stands in stark contrast to its peak year of 2024 when there were 81 births, indicating a rising trend. The majority of those named Yisrael are under 30, making up 88% of the total, which aligns with its status as a modern, newer-generation name. The significant gap between all-time births and current living bearers suggests a recent surge in popularity. The age distribution also shows a youthful demographic, with no one over 60 currently living, painting a picture of a name that has gained traction among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yisrael's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yisrael
How Many People Have the Name Yisrael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 831 people in the United States currently share the name Yisrael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 398,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yisrael a Common or Rare Name?
Yisrael 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yisrael in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yisrael Most Popular?
The name Yisrael reached peak popularity in 2024, with 81 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 Yisrael?
Approximately 831 people named Yisrael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 831. That works out to roughly 1 in 398,856 Americans.
Is Yisrael a rare name?
Yisrael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 398,856 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yisrael mean?
The meaning and origin of Yisrael are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yisrael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yisrael are male and 0% are female.
When was Yisrael most popular?
Yisrael peaked in 2024 with 81 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.