Ezralee
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "helper of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ezralee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezralee today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezralee births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezralee. 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 Ezralee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,722
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Ezralee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezralee 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 Ezralee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezralee
The name Ezralee is a combination of two distinct names, Ezra and Lee. Ezra has its roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the biblical figure Ezra, a prominent scribe and priest in the Old Testament. The name Ezra is believed to originate from the Hebrew word "ezer," meaning "helper" or "aid." This biblical association lends a sense of reverence and significance to the name.
Lee, on the other hand, has its origins in English and is often considered a shortened form of various names like Leah, Leigh, or Liam. It can also be a standalone name, possibly derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or woodland clearing. The combination of Ezra and Lee creates a harmonious blend of Hebrew and English influences.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Ezralee itself, the individual components have been documented throughout history. Ezra, the biblical figure, is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, where he is credited with leading a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and reviving the study of the Torah.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ezra was Ezra Pound (1885-1972), an American poet and critic who was a significant figure in the Modernist literary movement. Another notable Ezra was Ezra Cornell (1807-1874), the founder of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Lee, as a standalone name, has been used for both men and women throughout history. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), the renowned American military officer who commanded the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Another notable Lee was Harper Lee (1926-2016), the American novelist best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." Lee Strasberg (1901-1982), the influential American actor, director, and acting teacher, was also a prominent figure associated with this name.
Ezralee, while not a common name, has been used by a few individuals throughout history. One such person was Ezralee Witt, an American writer and poet who published works in the early 20th century. Additionally, Ezralee Burgess was a notable American feminist and activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for women's rights and suffrage.
While the name Ezralee may not have a long and extensive history, its components carry rich cultural and historical significance, blending Hebrew and English influences in a unique and harmonious way.
People
Ezralee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezralee 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
Ezralee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezralee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezralee 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ezralee a common name?
We classify Ezralee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezralee most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezralee was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezralee is about 5 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 Ezralee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezralee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezralee 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 Ezralee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezralee 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 Ezralee 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 Ezralee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.