UK boy's name
Ithiel
A masculine given name derived from Hebrew meaning "God is with me".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ithiel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ithiel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ithiel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ithiel ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Ithiel.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ithiel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ithiel mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ithiel over time
The chart below shows babies named Ithiel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ithiel, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ithiel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ithiel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4697 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ithiel
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Ithiel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ithiel in the UK right now?
In 2015, Ithiel was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ithiel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Ithiel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ithiel?
A masculine given name derived from Hebrew meaning "God is with me".
How many people are called Ithiel in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ithiel across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.