Yisrael
Yisrael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Struggles with God or prince of God.
Origin and history
Yisrael is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'one who struggles with God' or 'prince of God.' It is the authentic Hebrew form of the name Israel, originating from the Biblical narrative of Jacob. In the United States, it is primarily used within Jewish communities, maintaining steady usage over recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,560 babies in the United States have been named Yisrael since 1880. It ranks #3186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1513.
States where it is most popular
- NY (61.7 %)
- NJ (26.9 %)
- CA (4.9 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
- MD (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 325 |
| 2010-2019 | 605 |
| 2020-2029 | 416 |
Famous people named Yisrael
- Yisrael Levin: Mathematician, Academic
Fun facts
- Yisrael is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name that was Anglicized as Israel.
- The name was given to Jacob in the Book of Genesis after he wrestled with an angel of God.