Ezekeial
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God strengthens".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ezekeial. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezekeial today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezekeial births was 2004 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezekeial. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ezekeial. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2004
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,181
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Ezekeial: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezekeial from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezekeial by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ezekeial during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezekeial
The name Ezekiel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the phrase "yeḥezqe'l," which means "God strengthens." This name can be traced back to the 6th century BCE and is primarily associated with the biblical prophet Ezekiel, who lived during this time in ancient Judah.
Ezekiel was a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. He is considered one of the major prophets and is the author of the Book of Ezekiel, which recounts his visions and prophecies regarding the exile of the Israelites in Babylon. The book is a significant part of the biblical canon and has had a profound influence on various religious and cultural traditions throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ezekiel can be found in the Book of Ezekiel itself, where the prophet is introduced as "Ezekiel, son of Buzi, the priest" (Ezekiel 1:3). This reference dates back to around 593-571 BCE, during the Babylonian exile of the Jewish people.
Throughout history, the name Ezekiel has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Ezekiel Stiles (1727-1795), an American academic and theologian who served as the president of Yale College (now Yale University) from 1778 until his death. He was a prominent figure in the American Revolution and a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Another notable figure was Ezekiel Elliott (1823-1888), an American industrialist who founded the Elliott Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment. He played a significant role in the development of the steam engine and other mechanical innovations during the Industrial Revolution.
In the realm of literature, Ezekiel Bulver (1803-1873) was an English novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name Edward Bulwer-Lytton. He is best known for his historical novels, including "The Last Days of Pompeii" and "The Last of the Barons."
Ezekiel Webster (1780-1829) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts. He was the younger brother of Daniel Webster, another prominent American politician and orator.
Ezekiel Hart (1770-1853) was a Jewish-American businessman and philanthropist who played a pivotal role in the early development of the Jewish community in Canada. He was instrumental in establishing the first synagogue in Montreal and contributed significantly to the growth of Jewish institutions in the region.
People
Ezekeial + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezekeial as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ezekeial: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezekeial?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezekeial going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Ezekeial a common name?
We classify Ezekeial as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezekeial most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezekeial was 2004, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezekeial is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ezekeial in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezekeial a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezekeial in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ezekeial still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezekeial in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ezekeial can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ezekeial?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.