Ishmael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1498 in 2024 with 119 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 158 births ranking #1183. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 14,414 boys born was named Ishmael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.