Ezra
Ezra is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Help, helper, or succor.
Origin and history
Ezra is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'help' or 'helper'. It stems from the biblical prophet Ezra, who led the return of Exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. In the United States, the name has surged in popularity during the 2020s, becoming a top-30 choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
106,761 babies in the United States have been named Ezra since 1880. It ranks #299 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #23.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.7 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- OH (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 356 |
| 1890-1900 | 405 |
| 1900-1910 | 304 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,081 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,373 |
| 1930-1940 | 819 |
| 1940-1950 | 574 |
| 1950-1960 | 677 |
| 1960-1970 | 588 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,271 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,755 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,854 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,326 |
| 2010-2019 | 38,650 |
| 2020-2029 | 47,728 |
Famous people named Ezra
- Ezra Pound: Poet, Critic
- Ezra Miller: Actor
- Ezra Koenig: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with Ezra the Scribe, a major figure in Jewish history who revitalized Torah study.
- Ezra has seen a dramatic rise in U.S. usage since the 2010s, entering the top 25 names for American newborn boys.