Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ezzie since 1898
Babies named Ezzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ezzie's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 | 0 |
| 1900s | 17 | 0 |
| 1910s | 41 | 8 |
| 1920s | 37 | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 | 0 |
| 2020s | 17 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ezzie is a vintage diminutive that saw its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking in 1898 when it ranked highest. After falling out of fashion for much of the 20th century, it remains a rare choice today: in 2025, it ranked 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a small but persistent usage. The name's charm lies in its friendly sound and its ties to the more substantial names Esther and Elizabeth, offering a sweet, old-fashioned feel without being overly frilly. Though not currently associated with any top states, Ezzie fits a trend of reviving short, affectionate Victorian nicknames.
Ezzie is traditionally a pet form of Esther (ultimately from Persian 'star') or Elizabeth (from Hebrew 'God is my oath'). It emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century as an affectionate nickname, later becoming an independent given name. Its usage peaked in the 1890s, reflecting the Victorian fondness for diminutive forms.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ezzie
Names that share Ezzie's style, for a brother or sister.
