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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-ZEE-kehl /ɛˈziːkəl/
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God strengthens
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ezekiel originates from the Hebrew name יְחֶזְקֵאל (Yeḥezqel), which means "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen." This name is composed of two elements: "yeḥez" meaning "to strengthen" and "El," which refers to God. The name was transliterated into Greek as Ἰεζεκιήλ (Iezekiēl) and later into Latin as Ezechiel, before entering Old French and eventually becoming Ezekiel in English.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin Vulgate and the subsequent translations of the Bible, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Ezekiel is notably recognized as a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Ezekiel, which is dated to the 6th century BCE.
This text is significant for its vivid imagery and themes of prophecy, judgment, and restoration, reflecting the historical context of the Babylonian exile. Ezekiel's role as a prophet and his visions have made the name enduringly significant in both Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name has also been borne by various historical figures, including saints and leaders, which has further cemented its place in religious and cultural history. Culturally, Ezekiel is often associated with strength and resilience due to its etymological roots and the prophetic figure's messages of hope and renewal.
The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, symbolizing divine support and fortitude. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Zeke have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage, though the original form remains prominent in religious contexts.
Famous people named Ezekiel
In this section, you will find notable people named Ezekiel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ezekiel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Ezekiel Elliott is a professional football player best known for playing as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and winning the NFL rushing title.
Fictional characters named Ezekiel
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Ezekiel is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead. He is the charismatic leader of the Kingdom, known for his theatrical personality and his pet tiger, Shiva.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ezekiel was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Ezekiel has ranked as high as #77 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Ezekiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ezekiel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ezekiel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ezekiel (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1,207 | |
| TX | 869 | |
| FL | 290 | |
| AZ | 220 | |
| IL | 161 | |
| OH | 146 | |
| NY | 134 | |
| GA | 131 | |
| MI | 130 | |
| WA | 126 | |
| NC | 115 | |
| IN | 101 | |
| TN | 101 | |
| VA | 101 | |
| PA | 96 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ezekiel.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,390 |
| 2023 | 5,596 |
| 2022 | 6,043 |
| 2021 | 5,842 |
| 2020 | 5,090 |
| 2019 | 4,936 |
| 2018 | 4,365 |
| 2017 | 4,775 |
| 2016 | 3,402 |
| 2015 | 2,811 |
| 2014 | 2,382 |
| 2013 | 2,197 |
| 2012 | 1,938 |
| 2011 | 1,871 |
| 2010 | 1,691 |
| 2009 | 1,613 |
| 2008 | 1,547 |
| 2007 | 1,440 |
| 2006 | 1,293 |
| 2005 | 1,068 |
| 2004 | 988 |
| 2003 | 912 |
| 2002 | 792 |
| 2001 | 729 |
| 2000 | 741 |
| 1999 | 690 |
| 1998 | 499 |
| 1997 | 467 |
| 1996 | 386 |
| 1995 | 333 |
| 1994 | 290 |
| 1993 | 294 |
| 1992 | 262 |
| 1991 | 256 |
| 1990 | 263 |
| 1989 | 224 |
| 1988 | 191 |
| 1987 | 162 |
| 1986 | 151 |
| 1985 | 117 |
| 1984 | 160 |
| 1983 | 149 |
| 1982 | 131 |
| 1981 | 119 |
| 1980 | 118 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1978 | 125 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1976 | 75 |
| 1975 | 88 |
| 1974 | 80 |
| 1973 | 59 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1960 | 52 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1956 | 46 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1954 | 40 |
| 1953 | 56 |
| 1952 | 44 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1950 | 46 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1947 | 56 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1945 | 54 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1942 | 35 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1935 | 33 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1931 | 44 |
| 1930 | 55 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1928 | 42 |
| 1927 | 58 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1924 | 55 |
| 1923 | 51 |
| 1922 | 58 |
| 1921 | 56 |
| 1920 | 53 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1917 | 49 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1913 | 35 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1909 | 19 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1888 | 16 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1884 | 13 |
| 1883 | 14 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1881 | 22 |
| 1880 | 16 |