Total births
1,686
Boys' name · since 1995
Izael
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 1,686 babies named Izael, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #805
- among boys today
- 1,686
- born since 1995
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
1,686 babies have been named Izael since 1995, making it today's #805 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Izael has been recorded 1,686 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #805 nationally and more common than 94% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #805 among boys today
- 1,686 born since 1995
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izael is currently the #805 boys' name in America, more common than 94% of boys - 1,686 born since 1995, peaking in the 2020s.
- #805
- among boys today
- 1,686
- born since 1995
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
Izael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#805
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 94% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Izael was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
336 babies were named Izael in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Izael compares
1,686 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Izael's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,686 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 336 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Izael splits its recorded history at 2012: 87% of all births land in the more recent half, 13% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 336 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Izael at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2025
Current rank
#805
Active since
1995
Izael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 336
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Izael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Izael's strongest decade.
1,231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Izael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 137
2000s
137 births
- 2010s 292
2010s
292 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,231 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,231 births (73% of all-time use).
How Izael compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Izael's total volume
Izael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izael by state
Where Izael concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 413 | 24.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 387 | 23.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 72 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 45 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 34 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 34 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Washington | | 31 | 1.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 19 | 1.1% |
California share of Izael's total US births 24.5%
Even split
413 of 1,686 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Izael appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izael? ▼
Izael has been given to 1,686 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #805 as of the latest data. 336 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Izael most popular? ▼
Izael was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,231 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Izael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izael are California (413 births), Texas (387 births), Illinois (72 births).
How long has the name Izael been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Izael since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Izael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izayah, Izaak, Izaac, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izael's data
- California records the most Izaels (413 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Izael
Nearby Names Like Izael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izael
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izayah Boy
#1681 4,269 births
Izaak Boy
#2489 2,889 births
Izaac Boy
#2622 2,845 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Compare Izael side by side: Izael vs Izaiah Izael vs Izayah Izael vs Izaak
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izael
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Izael: #805 Boys' Name - 1,686 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Izael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.