Esequiel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-seh-KEEL / ɛsɛˈkilSpanish; Hebrew
Meaning
Spanish: God will strengthen; Hebrew: God strengthens
Historical & Cultural Background
Esequiel is a variant of the name Ezekiel, which has biblical roots. It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has been popular among Jewish communities due to its biblical significance. Esequiel reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly in regions with strong Spanish heritage.
Trend Summary
Esequiel has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ezequiel
International Variants
- Ezequiel (Spanish)
- Ezekiel (English)
- Ezechiele (Italian)
Famous people named Esequiel
Esequiel Lavezzi is a retired Argentine professional footballer known for his time with Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentine national team.
Esequiel González is a notable Argentine artist recognized for his contemporary paintings.
Esequiel Hernández was a Mexican-American who became known for his tragic death in 1997, which sparked discussions about border security.
Esequiel Barrera is a Mexican politician who has served in various governmental roles.
Fictional characters named Esequiel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Esequiel was first seen in the United States in 1881. Esequiel has ranked as high as #1023 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Esequiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Esequiel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 5 |
1905 | 5 |
1912 | 5 |
1913 | 7 |
1914 | 10 |
1915 | 11 |
1916 | 9 |
1917 | 16 |
1918 | 25 |
1919 | 20 |
1920 | 23 |
1921 | 17 |
1922 | 13 |
1923 | 13 |
1924 | 19 |
1925 | 16 |
1926 | 15 |
1927 | 16 |
1928 | 25 |
1929 | 15 |
1930 | 14 |
1931 | 21 |
1932 | 17 |
1933 | 17 |
1934 | 20 |
1935 | 11 |
1936 | 13 |
1937 | 12 |
1938 | 12 |
1939 | 15 |
1940 | 16 |
1941 | 15 |
1942 | 17 |
1943 | 21 |
1944 | 28 |
1945 | 18 |
1946 | 35 |
1947 | 21 |
1948 | 20 |
1949 | 22 |
1950 | 26 |
1951 | 25 |
1952 | 17 |
1953 | 27 |
1954 | 22 |
1955 | 24 |
1956 | 23 |
1957 | 25 |
1958 | 14 |
1959 | 18 |
1960 | 19 |
1961 | 17 |
1962 | 19 |
1963 | 17 |
1964 | 22 |
1965 | 29 |
1966 | 21 |
1967 | 23 |
1968 | 26 |
1969 | 19 |
1970 | 29 |
1971 | 28 |
1972 | 41 |
1973 | 32 |
1974 | 59 |
1975 | 43 |
1976 | 47 |
1977 | 33 |
1978 | 30 |
1979 | 36 |
1980 | 44 |
1981 | 52 |
1982 | 42 |
1983 | 37 |
1984 | 48 |
1985 | 39 |
1986 | 34 |
1987 | 39 |
1988 | 40 |
1989 | 24 |
1990 | 41 |
1991 | 37 |
1992 | 56 |
1993 | 35 |
1994 | 40 |
1995 | 48 |
1996 | 51 |
1997 | 49 |
1998 | 42 |
1999 | 48 |
2000 | 51 |
2001 | 34 |
2002 | 39 |
2003 | 22 |
2004 | 42 |
2005 | 33 |
2006 | 38 |
2007 | 32 |
2008 | 36 |
2009 | 30 |
2010 | 16 |
2011 | 22 |
2012 | 18 |
2013 | 24 |
2014 | 18 |
2015 | 15 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 20 |
2019 | 12 |
2020 | 19 |
2021 | 12 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 23 |
2024 | 16 |