Will my child share the name Israel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 39 UK babies named Israel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Israel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Israel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Israel is declining: down 235 places since 2020, to #822 in 2025. It peaked at #520 in 2018.

Is Israel popular in the US as well as the UK?

Israel is more popular in the US (#279) than in the UK (#981). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Israel a popular baby name in the United States?

Israel appears in the US top 500 at #279 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #822

Israel

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Israel is a distinctive choice, ranked #822 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Israel in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#822

US Rank #315

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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Israel in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #279, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Israel

Israel Epstein — Israel Epstein, also known by his Chinese nickname "Aipei", was a Chinese journalist.

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