Ezlynn
A feminine name of modern origin meaning "prosperous life".
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Ezlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ezlynn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezlynn births was 2021 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezlynn. 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.
People living today
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
2021
72 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,587
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Ezlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezlynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 217 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
Ezlynn 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 Ezlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ezlynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Ezlynn, while Indiana, Arizona, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezlynn
The name Ezlynn is a modern invention, likely stemming from a combination of the Hebrew name Ezra and the English name Lynn. It does not have a clear origin in any specific language or culture.
The name Ezra has Biblical roots, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a Jewish scribe and priest who led a group of Jews from Babylon to Jerusalem in the 5th century BC. The name Ezra is derived from the Hebrew word "ezer," meaning "help" or "helper."
Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name that originated as a surname derived from the Old English word "linn," meaning a waterfall or a pool. As a given name, Lynn gained popularity in the 20th century, often used as a shortened form of names like Lyndsey or Gwendolyn.
While the combination of Ezra and Lynn into Ezlynn is a relatively recent development, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
Ezlynn McPherson (born 1994) is an American model and actress known for her work in various television shows and films.
Ezlynn Deranick (born 1992) is a Canadian author and poet, known for her collection of poetry titled "Whispers from the Heart."
Ezlynn Cramer (born 1987) is a German-American entrepreneur and founder of a successful tech startup based in Silicon Valley.
Ezlynn Blackwood (1948-2022) was a British anthropologist and professor who conducted extensive research on gender and sexuality in Southeast Asia.
Ezlynn Dupont (1926-2012) was a French painter and sculptor, known for her abstract expressionist works that explored themes of nature and spirituality.
As a relatively new name, Ezlynn does not have a long historical record or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. Its popularity and usage have emerged in recent decades, likely influenced by the trend of combining traditional names from different linguistic backgrounds to create unique and modern names.
People
Ezlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezlynn 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
Ezlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezlynn 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 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Ezlynn a common name?
We classify Ezlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 305 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezlynn was 2021, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezlynn is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ezlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezlynn in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.