Boy · #7,268 in 2026

Ismel

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

Current Rank

#7,268

Peak Rank

#5,620 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1988

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#5620

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ismel

Ismel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 6 Ismels were born — ranking #5,620 that year. As of 2026, Ismel ranks #7,268 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Ismels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Ismel

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

Asml
Dismal
Ismael
Ismail
Isma
Isil
Immel
Imel
Esmail
Emul
Iml
Ishmael

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ismel

What does the name Ismel mean?

Ismel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ismel in 2026?

In 2026, Ismel ranks #7,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ismel most popular?

Ismel reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #5,620 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Ismel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ismel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ismel include Jesie, Christoval, Stephe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ismel

Ismel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Ismel's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #5,620. Use the chart and map above to compare Ismel'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.