Isreal
Isreal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Struggles with God or God contends.
Origin and history
Isreal is a variant spelling of the biblical name Israel, derived from the Hebrew name Yisra'el. It carries the traditional meaning of 'he who struggles with God' or 'God contends.' In the United States, it is a moderately rare masculine name that often appears as a spelling variation of Israel.
Popularity in the United States
4,664 babies in the United States have been named Isreal since 1880. It ranks #1817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1677.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.3 %)
- CA (25 %)
- NY (23.9 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- SC (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 29 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 165 |
| 1920-1930 | 213 |
| 1930-1940 | 183 |
| 1940-1950 | 194 |
| 1950-1960 | 220 |
| 1960-1970 | 235 |
| 1970-1980 | 472 |
| 1980-1990 | 455 |
| 1990-2000 | 638 |
| 2000-2010 | 932 |
| 2010-2019 | 607 |
| 2020-2029 | 250 |
Nicknames
Izzy, Rae
Fun facts
- Isreal is an established English phonetic spelling variant of the ancient name Israel.
- The original name was given to the patriarch Jacob in the Book of Genesis after he wrestled with an angel.