Boy · #3,047 in 2026

Zekiel

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

Current Rank

#3,047

Peak Rank

#2,312 (2023)

Total Babies

766

5-Yr Trend

-4%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2312

Peak Rank

766

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zekiel

Zekiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 60 Zekiels were born — ranking #2,312 that year. As of 2026, Zekiel ranks #3,047 for baby boys with 41 births, holding steady (-4%). In total, more than 766 Zekiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zekiel

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

Ziegel
Siecle
Caecal
Ezekiel
Zaki
Zico
Zirkle
Zakiya
Zirkel
Zadkiel
Cycle
Recall

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zekiel

What does the name Zekiel mean?

Zekiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zekiel in 2026?

In 2026, Zekiel ranks #3,047 among boys' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Zekiel most popular?

Zekiel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,312 that year with 60 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zekiel most popular?

Zekiel has historically been most popular in Arizona, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zekiel.

Is Zekiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zekiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zekiel include Duval, Gianfranco, Raji. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zekiel

Zekiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 766 births in the dataset. Zekiel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,312. Use the chart and map above to compare Zekiel'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.