How Many People Are Named Ezell?

Complete statistics for the name Ezell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ezell
Very Rare
3,654
Estimated People
1 in 90,312
1 in X Americans
1951
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,243 (89%)
♀ Female
411 (11%)
89%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 79

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 315
Arkansas 111
California 5
Florida 12
Georgia 94
Illinois 70
Louisiana 19
Mississippi 475
North Carolina 5
South Carolina 102
Tennessee 66
Texas 128
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 80.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ezell

How Many People Have the Name Ezell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,654 people in the United States currently share the name Ezell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,312 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ezell a Common or Rare Name?

Ezell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ezell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ezell are covered in full on the Ezell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ezell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ezell in SSA data, approximately 89% are male and 11% are female. Ezell leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ezell Most Popular?

The name Ezell reached peak popularity in 1951, with 62 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ezell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ezell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ezell?

Approximately 3,654 people in the United States share the name Ezell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ezell a rare name?

Ezell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,312 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ezell mean?

The meaning and origin of Ezell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ezell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 89% of people named Ezell are male and 11% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ezell most popular?

The name Ezell reached its peak in 1951, with 62 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,654
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 90,312
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1951
Male %89%
Female %11%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.