How Many People Are Named Ezekiel?

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

Ezekiel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ezekiel means 'God strengthens' and it's a rare name for boys. 1 in 4,367 Americans have this name, making it pretty unique. The majority, 91%, are under 30, showing it's really popular among younger folks.

~990
Living in US
1 in 334,797
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God strengthens
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Inspired
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

75,563
Worldwide Bearers
#3,434
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3,035
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,735
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,593
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2,289
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,018
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,983
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
635
🇲🇱 Mali
442
🇮🇳 India
357
🇵🇱 Poland
283

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
75,519 (100%)
♀ Female
45 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
71,153
Would be under 30 (91%)
4,552
Would be 30–60 (6%)
2,765
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 78,470 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Ezekiel Through the Generations

Ezekiel has seen a surge in popularity, especially since its peak in 2022 with 6,048 births. Today, there are 75,563 people named Ezekiel living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This modern name is trending upwards, attracting new parents who appreciate its strong, biblical roots.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14,806
Texas 9,918
Florida 3,585
Arizona 2,713
Ohio 2,276
Illinois 2,194
New York 2,127
Washington 2,045
Georgia 2,017
Colorado 2,010

⭐ Famous People Named Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a masculine Hebrew language name, meaning "God's Strength." It can be used as both a given name and a surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ezekiel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ezekiel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ezekiel

How Many People Have the Name Ezekiel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 990 people in the United States currently share the name Ezekiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 334,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ezekiel a Common or Rare Name?

Ezekiel 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 Ezekiel Mean?

Ezekiel means "God strengthens" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ezekiel Most Popular?

The name Ezekiel reached peak popularity in 2022, with 6,048 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Ezekiel?

Approximately 990 people named Ezekiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 990. That works out to roughly 1 in 334,797 Americans.

Is Ezekiel a rare name?

Ezekiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 334,797 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ezekiel mean?

Ezekiel means "God strengthens" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ezekiel more male or female?

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

When was Ezekiel most popular?

Ezekiel peaked in 2022 with 6,048 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US990
All-Time Births990
1 in X1 in 334,797
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2022
World Rank#3,434
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.