Isriel
A Hebrew masculine name derived from "Israel" meaning "fighter/soldier of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Isriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isriel today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isriel births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isriel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Isriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,119
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Isriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Isriel 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 Isriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Isriel
The given name Isriel has its origins rooted in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a combination of two Hebrew words - "Isri" meaning "upright" or "righteous" and "El" which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible.
Isriel can be traced back to ancient times and is believed to have been in use among the Jewish community during the period when the Hebrew language was actively spoken and written. The name carries a significant religious and spiritual connotation, representing an individual who is upright and devoted to God.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Isriel in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic composition and meaning align with the values and beliefs prevalent in the Jewish tradition. The name's longevity and endurance suggest that it has been passed down through generations within the Jewish community.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Isriel can be found in various historical records and documents from the medieval period, particularly in regions where Jewish communities flourished. Some notable individuals who bore the name Isriel throughout history include:
1. Isriel ben Pethahiah (born around 1200 CE) - A prominent Jewish philosopher and scholar from Regensburg, Germany, known for his work on Jewish ethics and morality.
2. Isriel ben Eliezer (14th century) - A renowned rabbi and Talmudic scholar from Neustadt, Germany, who authored several influential works on Jewish law and theology.
3. Isriel Naqi (1654-1729) - An Italian rabbi and kabbalist who served as the chief rabbi of Padua and wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and kabbalah.
4. Isriel Bassan (1703-1776) - A prominent Italian rabbi and scholar who served as the chief rabbi of Mantua and was renowned for his expertise in Jewish law and philosophy.
5. Isriel Isserlein (1390-1460) - A renowned Austrian rabbi and Talmudic scholar, considered one of the most influential Jewish legal authorities of the 15th century.
These individuals, along with many others who bore the name Isriel, contributed significantly to the preservation and advancement of Jewish knowledge, culture, and traditions throughout various historical periods and geographical locations.
People
Isriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isriel 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
Isriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isriel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Isriel a common name?
We classify Isriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Isriel was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isriel is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Isriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Isriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isriel 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.
Is Isriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Isriel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Isriel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Isriel as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.