Ezekiel Boy
Origin(s)
Hebrew
Meaning
God strengthens
Historical & Cultural Background
Ezekiel is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical prophet Ezekiel, who is known for his prophecies during the Babylonian exile. The name appears in the Old Testament, where Ezekiel is a key figure in Jewish tradition. It has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical significance.
Trend Summary
Ezekiel has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Zachary, Nathaniel, Samuel, Isaac, Daniel, Jeremiah, Solomon, Tobias
Variants
- Zeke
- Eze
International Variants
- Ezechiele (Italian)
- Ezequiel (Spanish)
- Ézéchiel (French)
Famous people named Ezekiel
Ezekiel Elliott is a professional American football player known for his career in the NFL.
Ezekiel Ansah is a former professional American football player who played as a defensive end in the NFL.
Ezekiel J. Emanuel is an American oncologist and bioethicist known for his work in health policy.
Ezekiel Mphahlele was a South African writer and activist recognized for his contributions to literature.
Fictional characters named Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a character in the comic series 'The Walking Dead,' serving as a leader of a community.
Ezekiel is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' known for his wisdom and guidance.
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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 Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ezekiel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ezekiel (2024)
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
Year | Births |
---|---|
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 | 2,197 |
2014 | 2,382 |
2015 | 2,811 |
2016 | 3,402 |
2017 | 4,775 |
2018 | 4,365 |
2019 | 4,936 |
2020 | 5,090 |
2021 | 5,842 |
2022 | 6,043 |
2023 | 5,596 |
2024 | 5,390 |