Isreal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Israel means 'God contends' or 'one who wrestles with God'.
Meaning of the Name Isreal
Isreal is a variant spelling of Israel. The name Israel is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word 'Yisra'el', meaning 'God contends' or 'one who wrestles with God'. In the Bible, Israel was the name given to the patriarch Jacob after he successfully wrestled with an angel. The name Israel has significant religious significance as it represents the chosen people of God in the Hebrew Bible. It is used as both a given name and a surname.
Popularity of the Name Isreal
The popularity for the name Isreal peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 121 births, which ranked number 3,065 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Isreal had the most female births in 2000 with 10, which ranked number 9,163 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 121, which ranked number 1,345 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Isreal has declined sharply over the last ten years from 64 births to 38 births, a decline of -40.63%. Among males, Isreal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 64 births to 38 births, a decline of -40.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isreal
- 20 Year Trend of Isreal: -34.48%
- 10 Year Trend of Isreal: -40.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Isreal: -40.63%
Popularity of Isreal by State
For males, Isreal was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Isreal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Isreal
- Total Births of Isreal: 36 (-5.08%)
- Male Births of Isreal: 36 (-5.08%)
Given the downward trend of Isreal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.08% decrease in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. Male births for Isreal have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 36 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.08%.