Boy · #5,447 in 2026

Eze

Name: Popularity of the name Eze in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eze, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,447

Peak Rank

#5,071 (2023)

Total Babies

125

5-Yr Trend

+111%

2014

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5071

Peak Rank

125

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eze

Eze first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2023: 19 births, good for #5,071 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 75% of all recorded Ezes. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,447 among baby boy names with 17 births, rising sharply (+111% over the past five years). In total, more than 125 Ezes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Eze

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eze is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Ezz
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Ehz
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eze

What does the name Eze mean?

Eze is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eze in 2026?

In 2026, Eze ranks #5,447 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Eze most popular?

Eze reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,071 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Eze a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eze is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eze?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eze include Zakiah, Aliyan, Solace. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eze

Eze is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 125 births in the dataset. Eze's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,071. Use the chart and map above to compare Eze's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.