Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hezekiah.
National Rank (2025)
#485
All-Time Peak Rank
#435 (1891)
Total U.S. Births
11,213
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Hezekiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Hezekiah
According to SSA data, Hezekiah achieved its highest historical rank of #435 in 1891. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 631 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 64.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 124 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hezekiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+64.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record631Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
124Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:108
1890s:126
1900s:112
1910s:328
1920s:395
1930s:278
1940s:286
1950s:254
1960s:143
1970s:153
1980s:152
1990s:501
2000s:1,785
2010s:3,320
2020s:3,272
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHe-ze-ki-ah
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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