Holding steady.
Popularity of Ezinne since 1988
Babies named Ezinne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Ezinne is an Igbo name meaning 'good father', first recorded in U.S. data in 1988. It achieved its peak usage in 1997 and has remained stable since, though it has never entered the top 1000. The name is deeply rooted in Igbo culture and is often chosen to honor fatherhood or as a shortened form of longer names. While not widely used in the United States, it carries cultural significance and is a meaningful choice for families of Nigerian heritage.
Ezinne is an Igbo name from Nigeria, derived from 'ezi' meaning 'good' and 'nna' meaning 'father'. It is often used as a female given name and can also be a shortened form of longer names like Ezinne Maureen. The name has been used in Igbo-speaking communities and gained modest usage in the United States from the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzy
Sibling names for Ezinne
Names that share Ezinne's style, for a brother or sister.
