Ezekiel
From Koine Greek Ἰεζεκιήλ (Iezekiḗl), from Biblical Hebrew יְחֶזְקֵאל (Y'ḥezqēl, “God strengthens”).
Every Ezekiel since 1880 — 83,657 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #61 in 2025 with 5,091 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 83,657 American babies have been named Ezekiel. Its peak came in 2022, when 6,058 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 Ezekiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ezekiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,316 | 5,091 | #61 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5,420 | #54 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5,611 | #50 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,090 | 6,053 | #48 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,446 | 5,848 | #53 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,995 | 5,091 | #64 |
| 2019 | — | — | 4,936 | #71 |
| 2018 | — | — | 4,366 | #87 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,994 | 4,777 | #82 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,929 | 3,404 | #120 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,312 | 2,812 | #146 |
| 2014 | — | — | 2,383 | #180 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,632 | 2,198 | #186 |
| 2012 | — | — | 1,939 | #196 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1,871 | #195 |
| 2010 | — | — | 1,691 | #212 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,614 | #224 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,547 | #237 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,440 | #248 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,293 | #267 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,068 | #308 |
| 2004 | — | — | 988 | #315 |
| 2003 | — | — | 912 | #323 |
| 2002 | — | — | 792 | #346 |
| 2001 | — | — | 729 | #365 |
| 2000 | — | — | 741 | #357 |
| 1995 | — | — | 333 | #561 |
| 1990 | — | — | 263 | #626 |
| 1985 | — | — | 117 | #826 |
| 1980 | — | — | 118 | #810 |
| 1975 | — | — | 88 | #885 |
| 1970 | — | — | 42 | #1,283 |
| 1965 | — | — | 34 | #1,322 |
| 1960 | — | — | 52 | #1,077 |
| 1955 | — | — | 41 | #1,174 |
| 1950 | — | — | 46 | #1,042 |
| 1945 | — | — | 54 | #854 |
| 1940 | — | — | 49 | #912 |
| 1935 | — | — | 33 | #1,152 |
| 1930 | — | — | 55 | #898 |
| 1925 | — | — | 42 | #1,080 |
| 1920 | — | — | 53 | #951 |
| 1915 | — | — | 48 | #897 |
| 1910 | — | — | 20 | #661 |
| 1905 | — | — | 11 | #759 |
| 1900 | — | — | 19 | #562 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #757 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #689 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #616 |
| 1880 | — | — | 16 | #447 |
Famous people named Ezekiel
- Ezekiel Religious figure · -621–-569
- Ezekiel Kemboi Athlete · b. 1982
- Ezekiel Jackson Wrestler · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezekiel mean?
From Koine Greek Ἰεζεκιήλ (Iezekiḗl), from Biblical Hebrew יְחֶזְקֵאל (Y'ḥezqēl, “God strengthens”).
How popular is the name Ezekiel in 2025?
Ezekiel ranked #61 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,091 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ezekiel?
83,657 babies have been named Ezekiel in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ezekiel most popular?
Ezekiel peaked in 2022, when 6,058 newborns received the name.
Is Ezekiel a boy or girl name?
Ezekiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ezekiel rising or falling?
Ezekiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ezekiel?
Well-known people named Ezekiel include Ezekiel (religious figure), Ezekiel Kemboi (athlete), Ezekiel Jackson (wrestler).