Ishmael is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #3256 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 30 births ranking #942. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 71.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 45,323 boys born was named Ishmael. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.