Yisroel
Yisroel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Struggles with God or Prince of God.
Origin and history
Yisroel is the Yiddish and Ashkenazic Hebrew form of the biblical name Israel, meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God contends'. It is widely used within Orthodox Jewish communities in the United States, maintaining a steady and distinct presence. The name carries strong cultural and historical heritage.
Popularity in the United States
6,813 babies in the United States have been named Yisroel since 1880. It ranks #1461 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #868.
States where it is most popular
- NY (68.5 %)
- NJ (29.1 %)
- CA (1 %)
- IL (0.46 %)
- MD (0.38 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 262 |
| 1980-1990 | 574 |
| 1990-2000 | 918 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,435 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,056 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,465 |
Famous people named Yisroel
- Yisroel Baal Shem Tov: Religious Leader, Mystic
Nicknames
Sruly, Yisroulik
Fun facts
- Yisroel reflects the traditional Ashkenazic Hebrew and Yiddish vowel shifts from the ancient Biblical Hebrew 'Yisrael'.
- The name has seen steady usage in the United States, particularly within Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities.