Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ezekiel.
National Rank (2025)
#61
All-Time Peak Rank
#48 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
83,605
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Ezekiel Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ezekiel
According to SSA data, Ezekiel achieved its highest historical rank of #48 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 6,053 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 81.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ezekiel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+81.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,053Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
9yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:144
1890s:115
1900s:118
1910s:374
1920s:514
1930s:409
1940s:472
1950s:416
1960s:345
1970s:820
1980s:1,522
1990s:3,741
2000s:11,124
2010s:30,377
2020s:33,114
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-zek-iel
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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