Boy name

Ishmael

As of 2025, Ishmael ranks #1466 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 121 boys received the name that year. Here's the interesting part: Ishmael peaked in 1912, faded, and is now climbing again — a classic comeback pattern. SSA records for Ishmael go back to 1880; the peak came in 1912 at #783, with 31 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Florida, where it ranks #846 among boy names.