Ezekiel
Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God strengthens.
Origin and history
Ezekiel is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yechezkel, meaning 'God strengthens'. In the Old Testament, Ezekiel was a major prophet who authored the Book of Ezekiel. The name has seen a substantial rise in popularity in the United States in recent decades, becoming a widely favored contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
83,605 babies in the United States have been named Ezekiel since 1880. It ranks #352 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #55.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- TX (13.4 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
- OH (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 144 |
| 1890-1900 | 115 |
| 1900-1910 | 118 |
| 1910-1920 | 374 |
| 1920-1930 | 514 |
| 1930-1940 | 409 |
| 1940-1950 | 472 |
| 1950-1960 | 416 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 820 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,522 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,741 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,124 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,377 |
| 2020-2029 | 33,114 |
Famous people named Ezekiel
- Ezekiel Elliott: Athlete, Football Player
- Ezekiel Jackson: Wrestler, Bodybuilder
Nicknames
Zeke
Fun facts
- The name belongs to a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible whose visions are recorded in the Book of Ezekiel.
- Although used for centuries, Ezekiel experienced a significant surge in U.S. popularity starting in the late 1990s and 2000s.