How Many People Are Named Ezra?

103,220

people in the United States are named Ezra

1 in 3,245 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#676

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0308%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

9,172 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Biblical, English, Hebrew
Pronunciation: EZ-rə (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Means "help" in Hebrew. Ezra is a prophet of the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Ezra. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the Protestant Reformation. The American poet Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was a famous bearer.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.5%
Male
95.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 13.5 years old

Young (<30) 93,119
90.2%
Adult (30–60) 4,234
4.1%
Senior (>60) 5,867
5.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 14,208
Texas 10,751
New York 4,764
Florida 4,413
Ohio 3,193
Pennsylvania 3,021
Washington 2,954
Georgia 2,892
North Carolina 2,799
Arizona 2,751

💡 Fun Facts About "Ezra"

  • 9,172 babies were named Ezra in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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