Boy · #8,836 in 2026

Ezkiel

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

Current Rank

#8,836

Peak Rank

#8,836 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#8836

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ezkiel

Ezkiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 8 Ezkiels were born — ranking #8,836 that year. As of 2026, Ezkiel ranks #8,836 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Ezkiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Ezkiel

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

Ezekiel
Eskil
Esky
Mezcal
Akil
Eckel
Escale
Ezel
Ezzell
Eccle
Esil
Ekl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ezkiel

What does the name Ezkiel mean?

Ezkiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ezkiel in 2026?

In 2026, Ezkiel ranks #8,836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ezkiel most popular?

Ezkiel reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #8,836 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Ezkiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ezkiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ezkiel include Onni, Wick, Wolfram. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ezkiel

Ezkiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Ezkiel's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #8,836. Use the chart and map above to compare Ezkiel'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.