Israel
Israel is a distinctive choice, ranked #981 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Israel in their class.
About the Name Israel
Israel is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 4512 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #520 in 2018 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Israel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #279, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Israel
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Israel
Likely around 1 other Israel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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