Boy · #922 in 2026

Yisroel

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

Current Rank

#922

Peak Rank

#874 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1950

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#874

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yisroel

Yisroel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 251 Yisroels were born — ranking #874 that year. As of 2026, Yisroel ranks #922 for baby boys with 251 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 7K Yisroels 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

500+

No data

Names that sound like Yisroel

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

Yisrael
Jezreel
Withrawal
Israel
Jezebel
Ural
Usal
Urial
Ureal
Yarnell
Yarnall
Azriel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yisroel

What does the name Yisroel mean?

Yisroel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yisroel in 2026?

In 2026, Yisroel ranks #922 among boys' names in the U.S., with 251 babies given the name that year.

When was Yisroel most popular?

Yisroel reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #874 that year with 251 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Yisroel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yisroel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yisroel include Brandt, Jericho, Raquan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yisroel

Yisroel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 7K births in the dataset. Yisroel's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #874. Use the chart and map above to compare Yisroel'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.