Esrael
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 37 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Esrael peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (2013). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Esrael has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Esrael is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Esrael is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Israel, from the Hebrew Yisra'el meaning 'he who struggles with God' or 'God prevails,' composed of sarah (to contend, struggle) and El (God).
In the Hebrew Bible, Israel was the name given to the patriarch Jacob after he wrestled with the angel — making it a name that speaks to spiritual perseverance and divine encounter. Esrael is an uncommon spelling variant that gives this deeply sacred name a slightly different written form while maintaining all its profound biblical and cultural weight.
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Phonetically, Esrael belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their resonant, angelic ending — shared with Hebrew names of angels and prophets. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Esrael’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Esrael has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | #11178 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 13 | #10889 | — |
The Story of Esrael
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Esrael is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Esrael are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.
How rare is Esrael?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Esrael is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2020s with 24 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2013–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #11241 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11278 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11171 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11022 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12732 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9046 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2023