Ichael
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 358 living Americans carry the first name Ichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ichael today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ichael births was 1982 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ichael. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
358
~ 1 in 957,414 Americans
Peak year
1982
25 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1989 SSA rank
#3,697
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Ichael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ichael from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 177 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ichael by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ichaels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ichael
The given name Ichael does not appear to have a clear origin or widespread historical usage across cultures and languages. There are no records of this name being derived from ancient words or appearing in religious scriptures, historical texts, or other significant writings from various civilizations throughout history.
While the name Ichael is unusual and does not seem to have a definitive source or meaning associated with it, there are a few instances where it has been used as a first name, albeit in a very limited capacity. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ichael Mayer, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1660 to 1738. He was known for his works depicting religious themes and portraits.
Another notable figure named Ichael was Ichael Abramovich, a Russian-born Israeli businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1948 to 2022. He was involved in various industries, including steel, mining, and real estate, and was known for his significant contributions to charitable causes in Israel and around the world.
In the realm of literature, there is a character named Ichael Kahn in the novel "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok, published in 1967. The novel explores the relationship between two Jewish boys from different backgrounds in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1940s.
Another individual named Ichael was Ichael Scofield, a fictional character from the television series "Prison Break," which aired from 2005 to 2017. Scofield was the main protagonist of the show, known for his elaborate plan to help his wrongfully convicted brother escape from prison.
While these are a few examples of individuals bearing the name Ichael, it is important to note that the name remains relatively uncommon and lacks a clear historical or cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Ichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ichael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 358 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ichael going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 957,414 US residents.
Is Ichael a common name?
We classify Ichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 391 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Ichael was 1982, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ichael is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ichael in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.