Ezra Unisex

Popularity: #13 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew

Meaning

help; helper

Historical & Cultural Background

Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with a biblical figure who was a scribe and leader of the Jewish people after the Babylonian exile. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in recent years. It is often seen as a traditional yet modern choice for boys.

Trend Summary

Ezra has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Ezekiel, Ezraiel, Ezio, Ewan, Elias, Emmett, Eliot, Eamon, Edison

Variants

  • Ez
  • Ezzie

International Variants

  • Ezra (English)
  • Esra (Turkish)
  • Ezra (Spanish)

Famous people named Ezra

Ezra Pound was an influential American poet and critic known for his role in the modernist literary movement.

Ezra Koenig is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American rock band Vampire Weekend.

Ezra Miller is an American actor known for their roles in films such as 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Fantastic Beasts'.

Ezra Taft Benson was a prominent American religious leader and politician, serving as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Eisenhower.

Fictional characters named Ezra

Ezra Bridger is a character in the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels', known for being a young Jedi and a key member of the Ghost crew.

Ezra Fitz is a character in the television series 'Pretty Little Liars', portrayed as a teacher and love interest of one of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ezra was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ezra has ranked as high as #21 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ezra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ezra (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,300
15%
TX 1,124
13%
FL 515
6%
NY 361
4%
NC 330
4%
GA 299
4%
OH 296
4%
PA 246
3%
AZ 241
3%
WA 232
3%
IL 231
3%
VA 229
3%
IN 219
3%
MI 211
3%
TN 180
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188039
188144
188241
188328
188443
188524
188639
188733
188832
188933
189043
189138
189244
189338
189444
189545
189645
189743
189840
189925
190042
190120
190226
190333
190434
190532
190631
190731
190825
190930
191042
191146
191289
191384
1914107
1915135
1916153
1917140
1918142
1919143
1920142
1921164
1922149
1923166
1924143
1925133
1926139
1927114
1928117
1929106
1930109
193184
193282
193388
1934106
193578
193698
193773
193851
193950
194060
194148
194259
194359
194464
194551
194652
194759
194856
194966
195075
195178
195257
195376
195458
195570
195673
195770
195860
195960
196062
196161
196257
196367
196445
196559
196657
196752
196855
196973
197070
197196
1972103
1973121
1974123
1975145
1976149
1977158
1978151
1979156
1980167
1981189
1982179
1983144
1984152
1985173
1986163
1987199
1988202
1989188
1990179
1991184
1992178
1993223
1994227
1995259
1996338
1997355
1998451
1999460
2000566
2001574
2002571
2003651
2004732
2005856
2006913
2007952
20081,164
20091,344
20101,448
20111,760
20122,089
20132,757
20143,423
20154,337
20164,879
20175,346
20186,047
20196,549
20206,830
20217,435
20228,014
20238,474
20248,774