Holding steady.
Popularity of Hezzie since 1894
Babies named Hezzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hezzie's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hezzie is an early 20th-century diminutive of the biblical name Hezekiah. Its first recorded use in the Social Security data was in 1894, which also represents its peak year. Although its rank has not reached the top 1000 in recent decades, the name has maintained a stable trajectory. The name was given to 5 baby boys in its peak year, reflecting its rarity. Hezzie's diminutive form offers a less formal option within the rich tradition of biblical names, with roots in Hebrew and English usage.
Hezzie is a diminutive form of Hezekiah, a Hebrew name meaning 'God strengthens'. Hezekiah was a king of Judah in the Old Testament. As a nickname derived from the biblical name, Hezzie likely emerged as a informal variant in English-speaking communities in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hezie, Hezzy
Sibling names for Hezzie
Names that share Hezzie's style, for a brother or sister.
