Boy · #9,788 in 2026

Ismeal

Name: Popularity of the name Ismeal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ismeal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,788

Peak Rank

#6,227 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1955

First Year

2007

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#6227

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ismeal

Ismeal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 7 Ismeals were born — ranking #6,227 that year. As of 2026, Ismeal ranks #9,788 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Ismeals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ismeal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ismeal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ismael
Ismail
Ishmael
Ismi
Emil
Istle
Isel
Ishmail
Immel
Ismay
Imel
Esil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ismeal

What does the name Ismeal mean?

Ismeal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ismeal in 2026?

In 2026, Ismeal ranks #9,788 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ismeal most popular?

Ismeal reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,227 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Ismeal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ismeal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ismeal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismeal include Hiroyuki, Darrain, Salil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ismeal

Ismeal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Ismeal's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismeal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.