A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ezell since 1897
Babies named Ezell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ezell's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
| 1900s | 6 | 64 |
| 1910s | 117 | 293 |
| 1920s | 157 | 460 |
| 1930s | 57 | 473 |
| 1940s | 52 | 489 |
| 1950s | 22 | 476 |
| 1960s | 0 | 295 |
| 1970s | 0 | 239 |
| 1980s | 0 | 139 |
| 1990s | 0 | 147 |
| 2000s | 0 | 81 |
| 2010s | 0 | 46 |
| 2020s | 0 | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Ezell is a rare American name with an uncertain etymology. First recorded in 1897, it reached its peak popularity in 1907, when it saw its highest number of births. After declining through the 20th century, the name has been experiencing a revival since 2016, with modest but increasing usage. Its origins are debated, possibly a variant of Ezequiel or a diminutive of Ezra, but no definitive derivation exists. Ezell remains a distinctive choice, reflecting a trend of reviving early 1900s names.
The name Ezell is of uncertain origin. It is likely a modern coinage or a variant of names such as Ezequiel, the Spanish form of Ezekiel, meaning 'God will strengthen,' or it may be a diminutive of Ezra, which means 'help.' It appears in the United States in the late 19th century, with its peak in 1907, and has seen a modest revival in recent years.
Sibling names for Ezell
Names that share Ezell's style, for a brother or sister.
