Rising since 1985, #2,006 for boys today.
Popularity of Esdras since 1972
Babies named Esdras per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 211 |
| 2000s | 372 |
| 2010s | 509 |
| 2020s | 434 |
Meaning & origin
Esdras is the Latin and Greek form of Ezra, a biblical name meaning 'help' derived from the Hebrew verb 'azar.' While Ezra has enjoyed widespread popularity in recent decades, Esdras has remained a far less common choice, ranking 2006th in 2025 with only about 1 in 22,774 newborn boys receiving the name. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1972 and has been on a gradual upward trajectory since the mid-1980s, though it remains infrequent. Its peak year came in 2023, suggesting a slow but steady rise in interest. Esdras has been most often recorded in the states of Maryland, Tennessee, and Texas.
Esdras is the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Ezra, meaning 'help' or 'helper.' It appears in the Septuagint and Vulgate translations of the Bible as the name of a scribe and prophet. The name has been used among Christian communities, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, as a variant of Ezra.
Where Esdras is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Esdras” around the world
Where Esdras lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ez, Ezzy
Variants: Ezra, Esdra
Sibling names for Esdras
Names that share Esdras's style, for a brother or sister.
