How Many People Are Named Esequiel?

Complete statistics for the name Esequiel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Esequiel
Very Rare
Spanish

Esequiel means 'God's promise' and is very rare, with only 1 in 148,912 Americans bearing this name. There are around 2,216 people named Esequiel living today, and the name peaked in popularity back in 1974.

~2,216
Living in US
1 in 148,912
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's promise
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Faithful Hopeful Resilient
3
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,216
Worldwide Bearers
#41,180
Global Rank
🇵🇾 Paraguay
208
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
167
🇵🇭 Philippines
48
🇪🇨 Ecuador
45
🇺🇾 Uruguay
12
🇨🇱 Chile
7
🇵🇹 Portugal
4
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇲🇱 Mali
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,216 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
761
Would be under 30 (26%)
1,174
Would be 30–60 (40%)
994
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 2,929 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
52
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Esequiel Through the Generations

Esequiel, meaning 'God's promise', has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. With 2,216 individuals carrying this name today, it's clear that while it's not a common choice, it holds a special place for those who choose it. The name reached its peak in 1974 with 59 births, but since then, it has been on a steady decline. this trend, Esequiel remains a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,295
California 547
New Mexico 55
Arizona 10
Illinois 7
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Esequiel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Esequiel's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Esequiel

How Many People Have the Name Esequiel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,216 people in the United States currently share the name Esequiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 148,912 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Esequiel a Common or Rare Name?

Esequiel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Esequiel Mean?

Esequiel means "God's promise" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Esequiel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Esequiel Most Popular?

The name Esequiel reached peak popularity in 1974, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Esequiel?

Approximately 2,216 people named Esequiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,929. That works out to roughly 1 in 148,912 Americans.

Is Esequiel a rare name?

Esequiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 148,912 Americans has this name.

What does the name Esequiel mean?

Esequiel means "God's promise" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Esequiel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Esequiel are male and 0% are female.

When was Esequiel most popular?

Esequiel peaked in 1974 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,216
All-Time Births2,929
1 in X1 in 148,912
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1974
World Rank#41,180
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.