Ezra
Peaked at #13 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ezra has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Ezra — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#645
in 2022
Current rank
#705
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1915–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1915, Ezra reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #645 nationally with 457 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1440 (2014) to #705 (2024) — a 51% improvement.
As of 2024, Ezra ranks #705 nationally for girls, with 398 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #705 | 398 |
| 2023 | #764 | 369 |
| 2022 | #645 | 457 |
| 2021 | #714 | 401 |
| 2020 | #713 | 393 |
| 2019 | #824 | 330 |
| 2018 | #962 | 275 |
| 2017 | #1,182 | 207 |
Ezra — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#13
in 2024
Current rank
#13
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ezra reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #13 nationally with 8,774 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #119 (2014) to #13 (2024) — a 89% improvement.
As of 2024, Ezra ranks #13 nationally for boys, with 8,774 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13 | 8,774 |
| 2023 | #15 | 8,474 |
| 2022 | #25 | 8,014 |
| 2021 | #37 | 7,435 |
| 2020 | #44 | 6,830 |
| 2019 | #49 | 6,549 |
| 2018 | #59 | 6,047 |
| 2017 | #69 | 5,346 |
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 Ezra most popular?
Ezra was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #13 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ezra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ezra?
At least 103,220 babies have been recorded with the name Ezra in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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