Ezrael
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God helps" or "help of God".
Name Census estimates that about 475 living Americans carry the first name Ezrael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezrael today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezrael births was 2023 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezrael. 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
475
~ 1 in 721,588 Americans
Peak year
2023
67 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,397
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Ezrael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezrael 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 282 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
Ezrael 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 Ezrael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ezraels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Ezrael, while Arizona, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezrael
The name Ezrael is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Ezra, which means "helper" or "aid." The name Ezra is found in the Old Testament and is the name of a Jewish priest and scribe who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon in the 5th century BC.
The name Ezrael is a variation of Ezra, with the addition of the suffix "-el," which is a Hebrew word meaning "God." This gives the name Ezrael the meaning of "God is my helper" or "God's aid." The name is relatively rare and is not widely used, but it has been recorded throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ezrael is in the Book of Ezra, which is part of the Hebrew Bible. In this book, Ezra is described as a skilled scribe and a leader of the Jewish people during the time of the Persian Empire.
Historically, the name Ezrael has been associated with religious figures and scholars. In the 12th century, a Jewish scholar and philosopher named Ezrael ben Ezra lived in Spain and wrote several works on astronomy and mathematics. Another notable figure was Ezrael Tzion, a 16th-century rabbi and Kabbalist who lived in Safed, Palestine.
In more recent times, Ezrael has been used as a first name, although it remains relatively uncommon. One notable individual with this name was Ezrael Korngold, an Israeli chess player who was active in the mid-20th century and represented Israel in several international tournaments.
Another person named Ezrael was Ezrael Jacob, a 19th-century Jewish scholar and author from Poland. He wrote several works on Jewish law and ethics, including a book titled "Ezrael's Treatise on Ethical Behavior."
While not as widely used as other biblical names, Ezrael has a rich history and meaning rooted in the Hebrew tradition. Its connection to the biblical figure Ezra and its meaning of "God's aid" or "God is my helper" have made it a name associated with religious and scholarly pursuits throughout history.
People
Ezrael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezrael 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
Ezrael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezrael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 475 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezrael 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 721,588 US residents.
Is Ezrael a common name?
We classify Ezrael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezrael most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezrael was 2023, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezrael is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ezrael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezrael 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.
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.