How Many People Are Named Ezequiel?

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

Ezequiel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Ezequiel means 'God strengthens' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 17,349 Americans are named Ezequiel, making it quite unique. With 79% under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~19,021
Living in US
1 in 17,349
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God strengthens
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Inspired Strong
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,021
Worldwide Bearers
#3,830
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,997
🇨🇺 Cuba
2,447
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,780
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,347
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,162
🇵🇾 Paraguay
827
🇨🇱 Chile
545
🇺🇾 Uruguay
411
🇵🇭 Philippines
327
🇹🇭 Thailand
137

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19,021 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
15,763
Would be under 30 (79%)
3,214
Would be 30–60 (16%)
887
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 19,864 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Ezequiel Through the Generations

Ezequiel has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 1,021 births. The majority of people named Ezequiel are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice. As of now, there are 19,021 Ezequiels living in the United States, with most concentrated in their twenties and thirties.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,864
Texas 4,790
Florida 983
New York 845
Arizona 717
Illinois 681
Colorado 406
Washington 384
New Jersey 369
Georgia 340

✨ Similar Names to Ezequiel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ezequiel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Ezequiel

How Many People Have the Name Ezequiel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,021 people in the United States currently share the name Ezequiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,349 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ezequiel a Common or Rare Name?

Ezequiel 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 Ezequiel Mean?

Ezequiel 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 Ezequiel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ezequiel Most Popular?

The name Ezequiel reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,021 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 Ezequiel?

Approximately 19,021 people named Ezequiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,864. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,349 Americans.

Is Ezequiel a rare name?

Ezequiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,349 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ezequiel mean?

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

Is Ezequiel more male or female?

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

When was Ezequiel most popular?

Ezequiel peaked in 2024 with 1,021 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 US19,021
All-Time Births19,864
1 in X1 in 17,349
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2024
World Rank#3,830
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.