Rising since 1985, #348 for boys today.
Popularity of Ezequiel since 1912
Babies named Ezequiel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 125 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 222 |
| 1960s | 277 |
| 1970s | 578 |
| 1980s | 959 |
| 1990s | 2,568 |
| 2000s | 4,259 |
| 2010s | 5,638 |
| 2020s | 5,803 |
Meaning & origin
Ezequiel has been recorded in the United States since 1912, but its usage has climbed significantly since 1985, reflecting growing Hispanic cultural influence. The name reached its peak rank of 348 in 2024, and in 2025 it maintains that rank with a steady rise. Its strongest popularity is in New Mexico, California, and Arizona, states with large Hispanic populations. The 1-in-1,811 frequency marks it as a distinctive but still recognizable choice, well below the top 100 yet far from rare. The name carries biblical weight without feeling archaic, and its steady upward trajectory suggests it will continue to gain ground in coming years.
Ezequiel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Yehezkel, composed of elements meaning 'God' and 'to strengthen.' It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a major prophet, author of the Book of Ezekiel, who ministered to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. The name has been used throughout Christian and Jewish communities for centuries, gaining particular popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and among Hispanic populations in the United States.
Where Ezequiel is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ezequiel” around the world
Where Ezequiel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zeke, Eze, Quiel
Sibling names for Ezequiel
Names that share Ezequiel's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Ezequiel
Names whose popularity has moved with Ezequiel's over the last 50 years.
