Ishmael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1491 in 2023 with 120 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 158 births ranking #1183. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 14,238 boys born was named Ishmael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.