How Many People Are Named Ishmael?

Curious about how common the name Ishmael is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 6,671
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 49,468 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 6,671 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ishmael.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 49,468 people has this name.

This classification places Ishmael in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Ishmael

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 49,468 people

Total Count

6,671

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,671
Female: 0

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 37

  • Young (<30) 3,615
  • Adult (30–60) 1,776
  • Old (>60) 1,280

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 5
  • Arkansas 7
  • Arizona 35
  • California 654
  • Florida 431
  • Georgia 203
  • Illinois 106
  • Indiana 7
  • Kentucky 109
  • Louisiana 16
  • Massachusetts 16
  • Maryland 34
  • Michigan 31
  • North Carolina 112
  • New Jersey 176
  • New York 610
  • Ohio 72
  • Oklahoma 16
  • Pennsylvania 236
  • South Carolina 21
  • Tennessee 11
  • Texas 411
  • Virginia 27
  • Wisconsin 10
  • West Virginia 5
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ishmael?

Approximately 6,671 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ishmael, based on statistical analysis.

Is Ishmael a rare name?

Ishmael is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.