Esdras
Every Esdras since 1972 — 1,622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esdras
Esdras is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,012 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,622 American babies have been named Esdras. Its peak came in 2023, when 80 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 Esdras stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esdras year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,012 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,018 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1,944 |
| 2022 | 77 | #1,986 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,179 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,244 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,052 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,521 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,057 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,215 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2,441 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,323 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,635 |
| 2012 | 48 | #2,567 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,752 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,067 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,967 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2,988 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,632 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,765 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,861 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,309 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,570 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,638 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,760 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,598 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,487 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,329 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,744 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esdras in 2025?
Esdras ranked #2,012 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esdras?
1,622 babies have been named Esdras in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esdras most popular?
Esdras peaked in 2023, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Esdras a boy or girl name?
Esdras is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esdras rising or falling?
Esdras is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.