Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ezra.
National Rank (2025)
#20
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
106,761
Unisex Distribution95.5% Boy / 4.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ezra Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ezra
According to SSA data, Ezra achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 8,822 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 87.3%. 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 Ezra scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+87.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,822Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
11yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:356
1890s:405
1900s:304
1910s:1,081
1920s:1,373
1930s:819
1940s:574
1950s:677
1960s:588
1970s:1,271
1980s:1,755
1990s:2,854
2000s:8,326
2010s:38,650
2020s:47,728
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEz-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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