boy's name
Ismet
ees-MET (Turkish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 265
Ismet is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ismet Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Ismet?
In 2025, Ismet was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Ismet Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ismet
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ismet Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ismet over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ismet
- Turkish ees-MET
Sibling Names for Ismet
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ismet — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ismet
How popular is the name Ismet?
In 2025, Ismet was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Ismet a girl's or a boy's name?
Ismet is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ismet?
Ismet has 2 syllables.
When was Ismet most popular?
Ismet peaked in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ismet a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ismet currently ranks #5,339 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.