Boy nameCurrently #54 in the USRising
Ezekiel
ih-ZEE-kee-ul//ɪˈziːkiəl//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
God will strengthen
Ezekiel comes from the Hebrew meaning 'God will strengthen', and belongs to one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible, known for his vivid, symbolic visions. Its striking, dignified strength has made it an increasingly popular modern choice.
Ezekiel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ezekiel |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 16 |
| 1881 | 22 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 35 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 49 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1920 | 53 |
| 1921 | 56 |
| 1922 | 58 |
| 1923 | 51 |
| 1924 | 55 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1927 | 58 |
| 1928 | 42 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1930 | 55 |
| 1931 | 44 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 33 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1942 | 35 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1945 | 54 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 56 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 44 |
| 1953 | 56 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 46 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 52 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1974 | 80 |
| 1975 | 88 |
| 1976 | 75 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1978 | 125 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 118 |
| 1981 | 119 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1983 | 149 |
| 1984 | 160 |
| 1985 | 117 |
| 1986 | 151 |
| 1987 | 162 |
| 1988 | 191 |
| 1989 | 224 |
| 1990 | 263 |
| 1991 | 256 |
| 1992 | 262 |
| 1993 | 294 |
| 1994 | 290 |
| 1995 | 333 |
| 1996 | 386 |
| 1997 | 467 |
| 1998 | 499 |
| 1999 | 690 |
| 2000 | 741 |
| 2001 | 729 |
| 2002 | 792 |
| 2003 | 912 |
| 2004 | 988 |
| 2005 | 1,068 |
| 2006 | 1,293 |
| 2007 | 1,440 |
| 2008 | 1,547 |
| 2009 | 1,613 |
| 2010 | 1,691 |
| 2011 | 1,871 |
| 2012 | 1,938 |
| 2013 | 2,204 |
| 2014 | 2,382 |
| 2015 | 2,816 |
| 2016 | 3,408 |
| 2017 | 4,783 |
| 2018 | 4,365 |
| 2019 | 4,936 |
| 2020 | 5,096 |
| 2021 | 5,850 |
| 2022 | 6,048 |
| 2023 | 5,596 |
| 2024 | 5,390 |
Ezekiel through the decades
- Ezekiel peaked in 2022, when 6,048 babies were named Ezekiel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ezekiel has risen 183% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ezekiel currently ranks #54 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Zeke
Variants & spellings
Ezequiel