Ithiel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ITH-ee-el //ˈɪθ.i.əl//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: God is with me (Hebrew); derived from biblical references (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ithiel has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the elements "'ith" meaning "with" and "El" meaning "God." The name appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Proverbs, where it is mentioned in Proverbs 30:1 as the name of a wise man. The Hebrew form is transliterated as "Ithiel," which was later adopted into Greek and Latin forms, before making its way into English through biblical translations and religious texts.
Historically, Ithiel is associated with wisdom and divine insight, as the context of its biblical mention suggests a figure of understanding and knowledge. The name's presence in the Hebrew scriptures has contributed to its recognition in various religious traditions, particularly within Judaism and Christianity.
The King James Version of the Bible, published in the early 17th century, helped to further disseminate the name in English-speaking contexts, solidifying its place in the biblical lexicon. Culturally, Ithiel carries connotations of divine companionship and wisdom, reflecting the attributes associated with its meaning.
The name has been less common in historical records compared to other biblical names, but its unique sound and significant meaning have allowed it to endure in certain contexts. While diminutive forms or variations are not widely noted, the name's distinctiveness contributes to its lasting resonance in religious and literary traditions.
Famous people named Ithiel
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Ithiel Town is an architect best known for the design of the Town lattice truss and contributions to American bridge engineering.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ithiel was first seen in the United States in 2007.
Ithiel has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Ithiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ithiel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ithiel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ithiel (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ithiel.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |