Ezekiel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ezekiel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is spelled E-Z-E-K-I-E-L. The name has 7 letters.
Ezekiel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ezekiel means “God strengthens” or “God will strengthen.”
- Origin
- Ezekiel is a Hebrew name commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible, where Ezekiel is a prophet.
- Pronunciation
- ee-ZEE-kee-el · 4 syllables
Ezekiel Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#61
Recorded Births5,091
- Girls usage rose 3,374 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2022.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #61 and recorded 329 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ezekiel Mean?
Ezekiel means “God strengthens” or “God will strengthen.”
Origin: Ezekiel is a Hebrew name commonly associated with the Hebrew Bible, where Ezekiel is a prophet.
How Do You Pronounce Ezekiel?
Pronunciationee-ZEE-kee-el
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Ezekiel?
- History
- The name Ezekiel appears in the Hebrew Bible as that of a prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile. It has been used in cultures with biblical traditions since then.
Ezekiel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,091 | #61 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5,420 | #54 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5,611 | #50 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6,053 | #48 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5,848 | #53 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,091 | #64 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,936 | #71 |
| 2018 | Boys | 4,366 | #87 |
| 2017 | Girls | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,777 | #82 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,404 | #120 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,812 | #146 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,383 | #180 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,198 | #186 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,939 | #196 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,871 | #195 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,691 | #212 |
When Was Ezekiel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
6,053 recorded births
National rank #48
2021 · Boys
5,848 recorded births
National rank #53
2023 · Boys
5,611 recorded births
National rank #50
2024 · Boys
5,420 recorded births
National rank #54
Where Ezekiel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #6 | 40 |
| NM | #8 | 66 |
| AZ | #13 | 228 |
| NV | #15 | 77 |
| CA | #20 | 1,089 |
| ND | #36 | 21 |
| TX | #37 | 733 |
| OR | #38 | 75 |