Hezakiah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Yahweh strengthens" or "strength of the Lord."
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Hezakiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hezakiah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hezakiah births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hezakiah. 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
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,583
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Hezakiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hezakiah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 49 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Hezakiah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hezakiah 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 Hezakiah 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 Hezakiah
The name Hezekiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "chazaq" meaning "strong" and "Yah" referring to the Hebrew name for God. The name can be translated as "Yahweh is my strength" or "strength of the Lord."
Hezekiah is a prominent name in the Old Testament, notably as the name of an influential king of Judah who reigned from around 715 to 686 BC. He is celebrated for his religious reforms, restoring the worship of Yahweh and removing pagan idols from the kingdom. Hezekiah's story is detailed in the biblical books of 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hezekiah can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of 2 Kings, where King Hezekiah is introduced as the son of King Ahaz and Abijah. He is described as a righteous and faithful ruler who trusted in the Lord and sought to follow His commandments.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hezekiah. One of the most famous was Hezekiah, King of Judah, who reigned from around 715 to 686 BC and is remembered for his religious reforms and defense of Jerusalem against the Assyrian invasion.
Another significant figure was Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839), an American journalist, and publisher who founded the influential weekly newspaper, Niles' Weekly Register, in 1811. This publication played a vital role in shaping public opinion during the early years of the United States.
Hezekiah Butterworth (1839-1905) was an American author and educator who wrote numerous books and articles for children, focusing on historical and patriotic themes. He is best known for his novel, The Patriot Schoolmaster, published in 1886.
Hezekiah Mundy (1735-1833) was a British soldier and diarist who served in the American Revolutionary War. His diary, published in the early 19th century, provided valuable insights into the experiences of British soldiers during the conflict.
Hezekiah Brainerd (1751-1828) was an American Congregational minister and missionary who worked among the Native American tribes in what is now Ohio and Pennsylvania. He played a significant role in the spread of Christianity and education among the indigenous communities.
While the name Hezekiah has biblical roots and historical significance, its usage has been relatively uncommon in modern times, especially in Western cultures. However, it remains an important name in the Judeo-Christian tradition and continues to be used in some religious or cultural contexts.
People
Hezakiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hezakiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hezakiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hezakiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hezakiah 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 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Hezakiah a common name?
We classify Hezakiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hezakiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Hezakiah was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hezakiah is about 13 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 Hezakiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hezakiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hezakiah 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 Hezakiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hezakiah 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 Hezakiah 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 are named Hezakiah?
Want to know how many Americans are named Hezakiah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.