Azekiel
Every Azekiel since 2007 — 349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Azekiel
Azekiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,681 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 349 American babies have been named Azekiel. Its peak came in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Azekiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Azekiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,681 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,879 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,574 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,676 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,977 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,290 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,577 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,804 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,685 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,928 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,886 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,954 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,482 |
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| 2008 | 5 | #12,744 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Azekiel in 2025?
Azekiel ranked #2,681 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Azekiel?
349 babies have been named Azekiel in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Azekiel most popular?
Azekiel peaked in 2022, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Azekiel a boy or girl name?
Azekiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Azekiel rising or falling?
Azekiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.