Israel
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning one who wrestles with God.
Babies a year
1,629
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#315
down from #279
UK popularity
#822
39 babies
How Israel has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #240 |
| 2016 | #232 |
| 2017 | #235 |
| 2018 | #240 |
| 2019 | #233 |
| 2020 | #236 |
| 2021 | #234 |
| 2022 | #233 |
| 2023 | #229 |
| 2024 | #279 |
| 2025 | #315 |
In 2025, 39 babies in England and Wales were named Israel. In the US, 1,629 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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