Ismael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #351 in 2021 with 926 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,532 births ranking #234. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,888 boys born was named Ismael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.