Ezekiel
Peaked at #48 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ezekiel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ezekiel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11440
in 2021
Last ranked
#16076
in 2022
Years tracked
7
2013–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 2013, Ezekiel reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #11440 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Ezekiel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #16076.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #16,076 | 5 |
| 2021 | #11,440 | 8 |
| 2020 | #13,985 | 6 |
| 2017 | #11,991 | 8 |
| 2016 | #14,924 | 6 |
| 2015 | #17,310 | 5 |
| 2013 | #13,631 | 7 |
Ezekiel — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#48
in 2022
Current rank
#54
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ezekiel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #48 nationally with 6,043 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #181 (2014) to #54 (2024) — a 70% improvement.
As of 2024, Ezekiel ranks #54 nationally for boys, with 5,390 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #54 | 5,390 |
| 2023 | #50 | 5,596 |
| 2022 | #48 | 6,043 |
| 2021 | #53 | 5,842 |
| 2020 | #64 | 5,090 |
| 2019 | #71 | 4,936 |
| 2018 | #87 | 4,365 |
| 2017 | #82 | 4,775 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ezekiel most popular?
Ezekiel was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #48 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ezekiel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ezekiel?
At least 78,486 babies have been recorded with the name Ezekiel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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