Ezra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ezra is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ezra?
Ezra is spelled E-Z-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Ezra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ezra means “help” or “helper” based on its Hebrew origin.
- Origin
- Ezra is commonly associated with the Hebrew language and tradition.
- Pronunciation
- EZ-ruh · 2 syllables
Ezra Popularity in 2025
Rank#833
Recorded Births327
Rank#20
Recorded Births8,126
- Girls usage fell 132 places to #833 and recorded 73 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #20 and recorded 696 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 Ezra Mean?
Ezra means “help” or “helper” based on its Hebrew origin.
Origin: Ezra is commonly associated with the Hebrew language and tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Ezra?
PronunciationEZ-ruh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ezra?
- History
- The name Ezra is historically linked to a biblical figure who was a scribe and leader in the Jewish community during the post-exilic period.
Ezra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 327 | #833 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8,126 | #20 |
| 2024 | Girls | 400 | #701 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8,822 | #13 |
| 2023 | Girls | 369 | #764 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8,488 | #15 |
| 2022 | Girls | 457 | #646 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8,023 | #25 |
| 2021 | Girls | 402 | #713 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7,438 | #37 |
| 2020 | Girls | 393 | #713 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,831 | #44 |
| 2019 | Girls | 330 | #824 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6,552 | #49 |
| 2018 | Girls | 275 | #960 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6,048 | #59 |
| 2017 | Girls | 208 | #1,178 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,349 | #69 |
| 2016 | Girls | 200 | #1,227 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,882 | #85 |
| 2015 | Girls | 208 | #1,199 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,339 | #93 |
| 2014 | Girls | 158 | #1,436 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,424 | #118 |
When Was Ezra 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.
2024 · Boys
8,822 recorded births
National rank #13
2023 · Boys
8,488 recorded births
National rank #15
2025 · Boys
8,126 recorded births
National rank #20
2022 · Boys
8,023 recorded births
National rank #25
Where Ezra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WY | #6 | 18 |
| NM | #7 | 67 |
| AZ | #10 | 250 |
| TX | #11 | 1,067 |
| OK | #12 | 125 |
| OR | #12 | 105 |
| CO | #13 | 187 |
| CA | #14 | 1,190 |