Ezra Unisex
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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 1,300 | |
TX | 1,124 | |
FL | 515 | |
NY | 361 | |
NC | 330 | |
GA | 299 | |
OH | 296 | |
PA | 246 | |
AZ | 241 | |
WA | 232 | |
IL | 231 | |
VA | 229 | |
IN | 219 | |
MI | 211 | |
TN | 180 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 39 |
1881 | 44 |
1882 | 41 |
1883 | 28 |
1884 | 43 |
1885 | 24 |
1886 | 39 |
1887 | 33 |
1888 | 32 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 43 |
1891 | 38 |
1892 | 44 |
1893 | 38 |
1894 | 44 |
1895 | 45 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 43 |
1898 | 40 |
1899 | 25 |
1900 | 42 |
1901 | 20 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 33 |
1904 | 34 |
1905 | 32 |
1906 | 31 |
1907 | 31 |
1908 | 25 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 42 |
1911 | 46 |
1912 | 89 |
1913 | 84 |
1914 | 107 |
1915 | 135 |
1916 | 153 |
1917 | 140 |
1918 | 142 |
1919 | 143 |
1920 | 142 |
1921 | 164 |
1922 | 149 |
1923 | 166 |
1924 | 143 |
1925 | 133 |
1926 | 139 |
1927 | 114 |
1928 | 117 |
1929 | 106 |
1930 | 109 |
1931 | 84 |
1932 | 82 |
1933 | 88 |
1934 | 106 |
1935 | 78 |
1936 | 98 |
1937 | 73 |
1938 | 51 |
1939 | 50 |
1940 | 60 |
1941 | 48 |
1942 | 59 |
1943 | 59 |
1944 | 64 |
1945 | 51 |
1946 | 52 |
1947 | 59 |
1948 | 56 |
1949 | 66 |
1950 | 75 |
1951 | 78 |
1952 | 57 |
1953 | 76 |
1954 | 58 |
1955 | 70 |
1956 | 73 |
1957 | 70 |
1958 | 60 |
1959 | 60 |
1960 | 62 |
1961 | 61 |
1962 | 57 |
1963 | 67 |
1964 | 45 |
1965 | 59 |
1966 | 57 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 55 |
1969 | 73 |
1970 | 70 |
1971 | 96 |
1972 | 103 |
1973 | 121 |
1974 | 123 |
1975 | 145 |
1976 | 149 |
1977 | 158 |
1978 | 151 |
1979 | 156 |
1980 | 167 |
1981 | 189 |
1982 | 179 |
1983 | 144 |
1984 | 152 |
1985 | 173 |
1986 | 163 |
1987 | 199 |
1988 | 202 |
1989 | 188 |
1990 | 179 |
1991 | 184 |
1992 | 178 |
1993 | 223 |
1994 | 227 |
1995 | 259 |
1996 | 338 |
1997 | 355 |
1998 | 451 |
1999 | 460 |
2000 | 566 |
2001 | 574 |
2002 | 571 |
2003 | 651 |
2004 | 732 |
2005 | 856 |
2006 | 913 |
2007 | 952 |
2008 | 1,164 |
2009 | 1,344 |
2010 | 1,448 |
2011 | 1,760 |
2012 | 2,089 |
2013 | 2,757 |
2014 | 3,423 |
2015 | 4,337 |
2016 | 4,879 |
2017 | 5,346 |
2018 | 6,047 |
2019 | 6,549 |
2020 | 6,830 |
2021 | 7,435 |
2022 | 8,014 |
2023 | 8,474 |
2024 | 8,774 |