Zeke Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zeke is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zeke?
Zeke is spelled Z-E-K-E. The name has 4 letters.
Zeke at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zeke is a shortened form of Ezekiel, which means “God will strengthen” or “God strengthens” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- The name Zeke commonly functions as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, which appears in the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- ZEEK · 1 syllable
Zeke Popularity in 2025
Rank#800
Recorded Births311
- Boys usage fell 74 places to #800 and recorded 52 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 Zeke Mean?
Zeke is a shortened form of Ezekiel, which means “God will strengthen” or “God strengthens” in Hebrew.
Origin: The name Zeke commonly functions as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, which appears in the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Zeke?
PronunciationZEEK
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Zeke?
- History
- Zeke has been documented as a short form used in English-speaking contexts derived from the biblical name Ezekiel.
Zeke Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 311 | #800 |
| 2024 | Boys | 363 | #726 |
| 2023 | Boys | 429 | #643 |
| 2022 | Boys | 459 | #610 |
| 2021 | Boys | 450 | #618 |
| 2020 | Boys | 384 | #675 |
| 2019 | Boys | 407 | #654 |
| 2018 | Boys | 405 | #642 |
| 2017 | Boys | 425 | #616 |
| 2016 | Boys | 397 | #658 |
| 2015 | Boys | 359 | #701 |
| 2014 | Boys | 325 | #736 |
| 2013 | Boys | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | Boys | 244 | #863 |
| 2011 | Boys | 205 | #965 |
| 2010 | Boys | 184 | #1,047 |
| 2009 | Boys | 155 | #1,169 |
| 2008 | Boys | 124 | #1,374 |
| 2007 | Boys | 112 | #1,442 |
| 2006 | Boys | 103 | #1,479 |
| 2005 | Boys | 122 | #1,272 |
| 2004 | Boys | 96 | #1,446 |
| 2003 | Boys | 103 | #1,335 |
| 2002 | Boys | 108 | #1,258 |
When Was Zeke 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
459 recorded births
National rank #610
2021 · Boys
450 recorded births
National rank #618
2023 · Boys
429 recorded births
National rank #643
2017 · Boys
425 recorded births
National rank #616
Where Zeke 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #221 | 6 |
| UT | #302 | 16 |
| KY | #422 | 11 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| OK | #504 | 8 |
| MN | #511 | 10 |