Ezequiel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-ZEH-kee-el / ɛzeˈkielHebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: God strengthens; Spanish: variant of Ezekiel
Historical & Cultural Background
Ezequiel is derived from the Hebrew name Yehezkel, which appears in the Old Testament. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has gained popularity in recent years, especially among Hispanic communities. It is often associated with strength and resilience due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Ezequiel has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ezekiel
- Zeke
International Variants
- Ezechiele (Italian)
- Ezequiel (Spanish)
- Ezequiel (Portuguese)
Famous people named Ezequiel
Ezequiel Lavezzi is an Argentine former professional footballer known for his time with Paris Saint-Germain.
Ezequiel Garay is an Argentine professional footballer who has played for clubs like Valencia and the national team.
Ezequiel Muñoz is an Argentine footballer recognized for his defensive skills in various European leagues.
Ezequiel Esquivel is a Mexican artist known for his contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Ezequiel
Ezequiel is a character in the graphic novel series 'The Walking Dead', known for his leadership of a community.
Ezequiel is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8', often portrayed as a humorous side character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ezequiel was first seen in the United States in 1912. Ezequiel has ranked as high as #568 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Ezequiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ezequiel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 252 | |
TX | 235 | |
FL | 50 | |
AZ | 39 | |
NY | 34 | |
IL | 31 | |
GA | 28 | |
NV | 21 | |
OR | 21 | |
VA | 20 | |
NC | 19 | |
MA | 17 | |
TN | 15 | |
NM | 14 | |
WA | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1912 | 5 |
1915 | 6 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 8 |
1918 | 13 |
1919 | 8 |
1920 | 12 |
1921 | 13 |
1922 | 23 |
1923 | 10 |
1924 | 13 |
1925 | 15 |
1926 | 15 |
1927 | 17 |
1928 | 16 |
1929 | 16 |
1930 | 15 |
1931 | 14 |
1932 | 11 |
1933 | 12 |
1934 | 14 |
1935 | 11 |
1936 | 17 |
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 10 |
1939 | 12 |
1940 | 8 |
1941 | 12 |
1942 | 22 |
1943 | 14 |
1944 | 19 |
1945 | 18 |
1946 | 24 |
1947 | 16 |
1948 | 25 |
1949 | 23 |
1950 | 12 |
1951 | 17 |
1952 | 14 |
1953 | 30 |
1954 | 17 |
1955 | 27 |
1956 | 30 |
1957 | 26 |
1958 | 29 |
1959 | 20 |
1960 | 27 |
1961 | 19 |
1962 | 25 |
1963 | 27 |
1964 | 32 |
1965 | 28 |
1966 | 36 |
1967 | 25 |
1968 | 24 |
1969 | 34 |
1970 | 41 |
1971 | 42 |
1972 | 46 |
1973 | 63 |
1974 | 48 |
1975 | 64 |
1976 | 76 |
1977 | 67 |
1978 | 63 |
1979 | 68 |
1980 | 99 |
1981 | 97 |
1982 | 103 |
1983 | 81 |
1984 | 81 |
1985 | 75 |
1986 | 93 |
1987 | 96 |
1988 | 119 |
1989 | 115 |
1990 | 177 |
1991 | 163 |
1992 | 179 |
1993 | 188 |
1994 | 236 |
1995 | 286 |
1996 | 329 |
1997 | 333 |
1998 | 321 |
1999 | 356 |
2000 | 331 |
2001 | 359 |
2002 | 398 |
2003 | 392 |
2004 | 403 |
2005 | 437 |
2006 | 464 |
2007 | 487 |
2008 | 520 |
2009 | 467 |
2010 | 445 |
2011 | 455 |
2012 | 510 |
2013 | 468 |
2014 | 488 |
2015 | 488 |
2016 | 567 |
2017 | 701 |
2018 | 722 |
2019 | 794 |
2020 | 862 |
2021 | 970 |
2022 | 1,013 |
2023 | 991 |
2024 | 1,021 |