Ezmae
A unique feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 398 living Americans carry the first name Ezmae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ezmae today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezmae births was 2020 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezmae. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ezmae with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
398
~ 1 in 861,192 Americans
Peak year
2020
44 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,707
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Ezmae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezmae from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 198 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
Ezmae 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 Ezmae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ezmaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Michigan, Colorado, Texas recorded the most babies named Ezmae, while Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezmae
The name Ezmae is thought to have originated in the ancient Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, one of the earliest known urban cultures that emerged around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ez," meaning "to know," and "mae," meaning "child" or "offspring." Thus, the name Ezmae could be interpreted as "knowledgeable child" or "learned offspring."
The Sumerian culture was centered in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in what is now modern-day Iraq. Their writing system, cuneiform script, is one of the earliest known forms of writing and has provided valuable insights into the lives and customs of this ancient civilization.
While there are no definitive records of the name Ezmae appearing in ancient Sumerian texts or inscriptions, its linguistic roots suggest it may have been used during that time period.
The earliest recorded mentions of the name Ezmae come from the 19th century. One notable figure with this name was Ezmae Blanche Woodward (1856-1941), an American writer and educator who was born in New York City. She authored several books on education and child development, including "The Child's Mind" (1892) and "The Study of Children" (1898).
Another historical figure named Ezmae was Ezmae Rosalind Benson (1873-1958), a British artist and illustrator. She was known for her vivid watercolor paintings and illustrations in children's books published in the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Ezmae Delilah Hawthorne (1892-1976) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her most acclaimed work was the novel "The Willow Tree" (1944), which explored themes of family, loss, and resilience.
Moving into the 20th century, Ezmae Josephine Carter (1917-2003) was an influential African American civil rights activist and community organizer. She played a crucial role in the desegregation efforts in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, and worked tirelessly to promote equal rights and educational opportunities for Black Americans.
Lastly, Ezmae Natalia Perez (1938-2021) was a renowned Mexican artist and sculptor. Her works, often inspired by indigenous Mexican cultures and traditions, were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors. She received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1998.
People
Ezmae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezmae 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
Ezmae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezmae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 398 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezmae 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 861,192 US residents.
Is Ezmae a common name?
We classify Ezmae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 401 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezmae most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezmae was 2020, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezmae is about 7 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 Ezmae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezmae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezmae 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.
Is Ezmae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezmae 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 Ezmae 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 many people share the name Ezmae?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.