Ismael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #263 in 2025 with 1,307 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,532 births ranking #234. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 69.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,307 boys born was named Ismael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.