Yisroel

Yisroel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 240 boys in the United States.

Yisroel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yisroel

Yisroel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yisroel first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #879 in 2019, and in 2024 240 babies received the name — 6,506 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yisroel in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#879 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Yisroel in 2024
240
Total since 1880
6,506

Yisroel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#944 in 2011
Babies named Yisroel in 2025
18
Total since 1996
496

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yisroel mean?

The meaning of Yisroel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yisroel a boy or girl name?

Yisroel is a boy name. In 2024, 240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yisroel?

Yisroel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yisroel?

Yisroel first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #879 in 2019, and 240 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].