Boy · #2,729 in 2026

Shmiel

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

Current Rank

#2,729

Peak Rank

#2,438 (2023)

Total Babies

988

5-Yr Trend

+24%

1959

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2438

Peak Rank

988

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shmiel

Shmiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1959, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 55 Shmiels were born — ranking #2,438 that year. As of 2026, Shmiel ranks #2,729 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 988 Shmiels 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

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Names that sound like Shmiel

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

Shmuel
Schmale
Schmoll
Schmal
Ishmael
Shiel
Sheel
Schnell
Scheele
Scheel
Sheal
Schiele

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shmiel

What does the name Shmiel mean?

Shmiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1959. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shmiel in 2026?

In 2026, Shmiel ranks #2,729 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.

When was Shmiel most popular?

Shmiel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,438 that year with 55 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shmiel most popular?

Shmiel has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shmiel.

Is Shmiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shmiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shmiel include Laymond, Lazer, Riven. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shmiel

Shmiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 988 births in the dataset. Shmiel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,438. Use the chart and map above to compare Shmiel'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.