How old is someone named Ismael?
The average Ismael is 26 years old.
Half of all living Ismaels are between 10 and 37.
When was Ismael popular?
Ismael is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2024. 1,307 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 114 | 0 |
| 1920s | 379 | 0 |
| 1930s | 569 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 817 | 370 |
| 1950s | 1,684 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 2,208 | 1,800 |
| 1970s | 3,263 | 2,900 |
| 1980s | 4,275 | 4,000 |
| 1990s | 6,753 | 6,500 |
| 2000s | 8,932 | 8,800 |
| 2010s | 8,114 | 8,000 |
| 2020s | 7,176 | 7,100 |
How many Ismaels are still alive?
About 41,000 Ismaels are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 44,000 babies named Ismael since 1903.
Nearly every Ismael ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ismael?
About one in three living Ismaels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Ismael an old name?
Not really. Ismael is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ismael will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ismael a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Ismaels are men.
Names the same age as Ismael
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Ismael's name twin is Dario. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dario's age curve is the closest match to Ismael's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Ismael
How old is the average Ismael?
The average Ismael in the US is 26 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ismael?
About 41,000 Ismaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 44,000 babies given the name since 1903.
When was the name Ismael most popular?
In 2024, when about 1,500 baby boys were named Ismael.
Is Ismael a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 33% of living Ismaels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this