Ezell Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EZ-el /ˈɛz.əl/
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: English: God is my strength; African American: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ezell has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "ezer," which means "help" or "helper." This etymological origin reflects a common practice in Hebrew naming conventions, where names often carry significant meanings related to virtues or attributes. The name may have transitioned into English through various linguistic channels, including Old French and Middle English, as Hebrew names were adopted and adapted by different cultures over centuries, particularly during the periods of the Crusades and the spread of Christianity.
Historically, the name Ezell does not have prominent figures or events directly associated with it in the same way that more widely recognized biblical names do. However, it is worth noting that the Hebrew roots of the name connect it to the broader tradition of names found in the Old Testament, where many names serve to convey specific meanings or attributes of the individuals.
The use of Hebrew names in Christian contexts became more pronounced during the Renaissance, when biblical texts were translated into vernacular languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which further popularized many biblical names. Culturally, names like Ezell that derive from Hebrew often carry connotations of strength and support, reflecting the values of community and assistance.
Such names have historically resonated within various religious and cultural traditions, symbolizing the importance of familial and communal bonds. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Ezell itself remains a distinct representation of its Hebrew origins, embodying the qualities associated with its meaning.
Famous people named Ezell
In this section, you will find notable people named Ezell. 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 Ezell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ezell who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ezell Blair Jr. is a civil rights activist best known for being one of the Greensboro Four during the sit-in movement.
Ezell Ford is a civil rights activist known for his advocacy following his controversial police shooting incident.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ezell was first seen in the United States in 1897.
Ezell has ranked as high as #1620 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas, and South Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Ezell has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ezell 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 Ezell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Ezell.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1994 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1993 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1992 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1991 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1990 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1989 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1988 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1983 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1982 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1981 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1980 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1979 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1978 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1977 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1976 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1975 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1974 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1973 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1972 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1971 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1970 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1969 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1968 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1967 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1966 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1965 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1964 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1963 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1962 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1961 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1960 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1959 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1958 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1957 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1956 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1955 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1954 | 54 | 49 | 5 |
| 1953 | 66 | 58 | 8 |
| 1952 | 69 | 60 | 9 |
| 1951 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 1950 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1949 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 1948 | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 1947 | 62 | 53 | 9 |
| 1946 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1945 | 45 | 39 | 6 |
| 1944 | 56 | 48 | 8 |
| 1943 | 62 | 54 | 8 |
| 1942 | 62 | 52 | 10 |
| 1941 | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| 1940 | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| 1939 | 43 | 37 | 6 |
| 1938 | 59 | 50 | 9 |
| 1937 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1936 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 1935 | 39 | 32 | 7 |
| 1934 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1933 | 63 | 56 | 7 |
| 1932 | 61 | 51 | 10 |
| 1931 | 60 | 49 | 11 |
| 1930 | 64 | 57 | 7 |
| 1929 | 67 | 49 | 18 |
| 1928 | 66 | 50 | 16 |
| 1927 | 64 | 42 | 22 |
| 1926 | 56 | 43 | 13 |
| 1925 | 69 | 50 | 19 |
| 1924 | 54 | 40 | 14 |
| 1923 | 58 | 49 | 9 |
| 1922 | 71 | 52 | 19 |
| 1921 | 50 | 40 | 10 |
| 1920 | 62 | 45 | 17 |
| 1919 | 66 | 49 | 17 |
| 1918 | 58 | 38 | 20 |
| 1917 | 50 | 34 | 16 |
| 1916 | 55 | 35 | 20 |
| 1915 | 44 | 34 | 10 |
| 1914 | 44 | 35 | 9 |
| 1913 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1912 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| 1911 | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| 1910 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1909 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1908 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1907 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1905 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1904 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1900 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1897 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Ezell (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |