How Many People Are Named Zekiel?
Complete statistics for the name Zekiel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zekiel, a very rare male name, is held by just 676 people in the US today, making up 1 in 487,967 Americans. The majority, 97%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 683 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zekiel Through the Generations
Zekiel has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 60 births. With an average age of 11, it's clear that this name is predominantly embraced by younger parents. Among those named Zekiel, 662 are under 30, 21 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating its status as a recent addition to the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zekiel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zekiel
How Many People Have the Name Zekiel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 676 people in the United States currently share the name Zekiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 487,967 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zekiel a Common or Rare Name?
Zekiel 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 Zekiel Mean?
Zekiel means "creative variant of Ezekiel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zekiel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zekiel Most Popular?
The name Zekiel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 60 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 Zekiel?
Approximately 676 people named Zekiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 683. That works out to roughly 1 in 487,967 Americans.
Is Zekiel a rare name?
Zekiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 487,967 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zekiel mean?
Zekiel means "creative variant of Ezekiel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zekiel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zekiel are male and 0% are female.
When was Zekiel most popular?
Zekiel peaked in 2023 with 60 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.