Izekiel
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "God strengthens".
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the first name Izekiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izekiel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izekiel births was 2024 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izekiel. 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
243
~ 1 in 1,410,512 Americans
Peak year
2024
30 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,716
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Izekiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izekiel 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 128 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
Izekiel 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 Izekiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izekiels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Izekiel, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izekiel
The name Izekiel is a variation of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, which means "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Israel, where it first appeared in the Hebrew Bible.
The name Ezekiel is derived from the Hebrew words "chazaq" (strong) and "El" (God). It was a popular name among the Israelites during the biblical period, particularly after the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE.
The most notable bearer of this name in history is the biblical prophet Ezekiel, who lived in the 6th century BCE. He was one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, and his book of prophecies is included in the Old Testament. Ezekiel's writings played a significant role in shaping Jewish and Christian theology.
Another historical figure with the name Izekiel was Ezekiel ben Jacob, a 16th-century rabbi and kabbalist from Prague. He was a prominent figure in the Jewish community and wrote several influential works on Jewish mysticism.
In the 17th century, Ezekiel Foxcroft was an English clergyman and author who served as a chaplain in the British army. He published several sermons and religious works during his lifetime.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Ezekiel Webster Cullen was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
In the 20th century, Ezekiel "Zeke" Zekley was a Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1930s. He was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1932.
Despite the variations in spelling, the name Izekiel has maintained its biblical roots and significance throughout history. It continues to be used as a given name, particularly in religious communities, as a reminder of the strength and faith associated with the biblical prophet.
People
Izekiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izekiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Izekiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izekiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izekiel 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 1,410,512 US residents.
Is Izekiel a common name?
We classify Izekiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izekiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Izekiel was 2024, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izekiel 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 Izekiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izekiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izekiel 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 Izekiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izekiel 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 Izekiel 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 Izekiel?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Izekiel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.