Ithiel
A masculine given name derived from Hebrew meaning "God is with me".
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the first name Ithiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ithiel today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ithiel births was 2023 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ithiel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ithiel with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
169
~ 1 in 2,028,132 Americans
Peak year
2023
41 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,411
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ithiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ithiel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 92 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ithiel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ithiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ithiels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Ithiel, while California, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ithiel
The name Ithiel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew words "itti" meaning "with me" and "El" which is one of the names for God, thus translating to "God is with me" or "God accompanies".
The name first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Ithiel is mentioned as one of the sons of Jeshaiah, a descendant of King David. It is a relatively uncommon name, but has been used throughout history by various individuals.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name is Ithiel the Cushite, who lived during the reign of King David and was known for his wisdom and counseling. He is mentioned in the Bible as one of the advisors to King David.
In the 18th century, Ithiel Town (1784-1844) was an American architect and author, considered one of the founders of the Greek Revival style in architecture. He designed numerous buildings, including the Center Church in New Haven, Connecticut, and the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ithiel Slade (1804-1870), an American businessman and politician who served as the Governor of Vermont from 1844 to 1846.
In the world of literature, Ithiel Colquhoun (1836-1901) was a Scottish author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues.
The name also appears in the annals of science with Ithiel de Sola Pool (1917-1984), an American political scientist and professor at MIT, known for his work on social science and the impact of technology on society.
While not as common as some other biblical names, Ithiel has been carried through history by individuals from various walks of life, each adding their own unique imprint to the legacy of this Hebrew name.
People
Ithiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ithiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ithiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ithiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ithiel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,028,132 US residents.
Is Ithiel a common name?
We classify Ithiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ithiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ithiel was 2023, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ithiel is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ithiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ithiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ithiel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ithiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ithiel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ithiel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ithiel?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Ithiel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.