Boys name · California
Ismael in California
In SSA data for California, 12,683 babies are named Ismael across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1924. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #120 most popular boys name, with 329 born.
Popularity over time
Ismael in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | #558 |
| 1939 | 7 | #456 |
| 1954 | 22 | #425 |
| 1968 | 50 | #352 |
| 1982 | 150 | #214 |
| 1996 | 321 | #170 |
| 2011 | 241 | #207 |
| 2025 | 329 | #120 |
No year in California had more Ismael births than 2024, when 407 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 2024, at #104.
Ismael started at #558 in 1924 and finished at #120 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #104 in 2024 and a low of #739 in 1946.
New Mexico gave Ismael its highest national rank, #70, in 1912. See Ismael in every state →
How popular is Ismael in California?
In SSA data for California, 12,683 babies are named Ismael across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1924. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #120 most popular boys name, with 329 born.
How many babies are named Ismael in California?
California recorded 329 births of babies named Ismael in 2025.
What is the rank of Ismael in California?
Ismael ranked #120 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.