How old is someone named Israel?
The average Israel is 25 years old.
Half of all living Israels are between 11 and 34.
When was Israel popular?
Most of the Israels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2007 and is still near the top.
Popular names of 2007 · The most popular names of the 2000s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 210 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,051 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,110 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 775 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 965 | 430 |
| 1950s | 1,858 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 2,680 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 5,448 | 4,900 |
| 1980s | 6,384 | 6,000 |
| 1990s | 10,456 | 10,000 |
| 2000s | 16,535 | 16,000 |
| 2010s | 16,294 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 8,742 | 8,700 |
How many Israels are still alive?
About 66,000 Israels are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 73,000 babies named Israel since 1880.
Nearly every Israel ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Israel?
About two in five living Israels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 30%
Is Israel an old name?
Not really. Israel is younger than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Israel will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Israel a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.6% of living Israels are men.
Names the same age as Israel
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Israel's name twin is Adrian. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Adrian's age curve is the closest match to Israel's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Israel
How old is the average Israel?
The average Israel in the US is 25 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Israel?
About 66,000 Israels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 73,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Israel most popular?
In 2007, when about 2,000 baby boys were named Israel.
Is Israel a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 38% of living Israels, 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