Ismael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #244 in 2023 with 1,425 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,532 births ranking #234. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 84.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,199 boys born was named Ismael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.