Esequiel
Esequiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Esequiel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, functioning as the Spanish spelling variant of Ezekiel. It carries the traditional meaning 'God strengthens'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, low-key usage across several decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,944 babies in the United States have been named Esequiel since 1880. It ranks #2383 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1824.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.6 %)
- CA (28.4 %)
- NM (2.9 %)
- AZ (0.52 %)
- IL (0.36 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 172 |
| 1930-1940 | 152 |
| 1940-1950 | 213 |
| 1950-1960 | 221 |
| 1960-1970 | 212 |
| 1970-1980 | 378 |
| 1980-1990 | 400 |
| 1990-2000 | 447 |
| 2000-2010 | 357 |
| 2010-2019 | 176 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Famous people named Esequiel
- Esequiel Barco: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Zeke
Fun facts
- Esequiel represents the Hispanicized orthography of the ancient Hebrew name Ezekiel.
- More than 2,900 American boys have been named Esequiel since SSA record-keeping began in 1880.