Ezequiel
Every Ezequiel since 1912 — 20,811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ezequiel
Ezequiel is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #348 in 2025 with 943 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 20,811 American babies have been named Ezequiel. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,023 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 Ezequiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ezequiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 943 | #348 |
| 2024 | 1,023 | #338 |
| 2023 | 991 | #336 |
| 2022 | 1,013 | #335 |
| 2021 | 971 | #336 |
| 2020 | 862 | #362 |
| 2019 | 794 | #394 |
| 2018 | 722 | #425 |
| 2017 | 701 | #443 |
| 2016 | 567 | #521 |
| 2015 | 488 | #575 |
| 2014 | 488 | #571 |
| 2013 | 468 | #564 |
| 2012 | 510 | #517 |
| 2011 | 455 | #559 |
| 2010 | 445 | #571 |
| 2009 | 467 | #566 |
| 2008 | 520 | #522 |
| 2007 | 487 | #528 |
| 2006 | 464 | #546 |
| 2005 | 437 | #549 |
| 2004 | 404 | #563 |
| 2003 | 392 | #568 |
| 2002 | 398 | #558 |
| 2001 | 359 | #574 |
| 2000 | 331 | #597 |
| 1995 | 286 | #605 |
| 1990 | 177 | #765 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,068 |
| 1980 | 99 | #902 |
| 1975 | 64 | #1,031 |
| 1970 | 41 | #1,302 |
| 1965 | 28 | #1,463 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,562 |
| 1955 | 27 | #1,493 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,250 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,596 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,735 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,296 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,000 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,120 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,507 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,548 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ezequiel
- Ezequiel Garay Soccer player · b. 1986
- Ezequiel Schelotto Soccer player · b. 1989
- Ezequiel Mosquera Cyclist · b. 1975
- Ezequiel Ponce Soccer player · b. 1997
- Ezequiel Muñoz Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ezequiel in 2025?
Ezequiel ranked #348 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 943 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ezequiel?
20,811 babies have been named Ezequiel in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ezequiel most popular?
Ezequiel peaked in 2024, when 1,023 newborns received the name.
Is Ezequiel a boy or girl name?
Ezequiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ezequiel rising or falling?
Ezequiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ezequiel?
Well-known people named Ezequiel include Ezequiel Garay (soccer player), Ezequiel Schelotto (soccer player), Ezequiel Mosquera (cyclist).