Total births
143
Boys' name · since 2009
Ezael
Since 2009, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Ezael, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5040
- among boys today
- 143
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Ezael currently ranks #5040 among boys' names in America, with 143 babies recorded since 2009.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ezael has been recorded 143 times among boys since 2009, currently ranked #5040 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #5040 among boys today
- 143 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ezael is currently the #5040 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 143 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5040
- among boys today
- 143
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Ezael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5040
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
87% of everyone ever named Ezael was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
42 babies were named Ezael in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ezael compares
143 32th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ezael's all-time total is 61% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ezael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 143 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ezael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ezael's SSA record in two at 2021 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ezael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,040
Active since
2009
Ezael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Ezael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ezael's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 87% of all-time use.
Ezael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 125 births (87% of all-time use).
Ezael by state
Where Ezael concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 23.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 21 | 14.7% |
California share of Ezael's total US births 23.1%
Even split
33 of 143 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ezael? ▼
Ezael has been given to 143 babies in the U.S. since 2009, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5040 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Ezael most popular? ▼
Ezael was most popular in the 2020s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ezael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ezael are California (33 births), Texas (21 births).
How long has the name Ezael been used? ▼
Records for Ezael go back to 2009, giving 17 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ezael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ezana, Ezariah, Ezaiah, Ezaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ezael's data
- California records the most Ezaels (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ezael
Nearby Names Like Ezael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ezael
Ezana Boy
#4034 603 births
Ezariah Boy
#2281 481 births
Ezaiah Boy
#5608 143 births
Ezaan Boy
#7189 79 births
Ezan Boy
#6448 75 births
Compare Ezael side by side: Ezael vs Ezana Ezael vs Ezariah Ezael vs Ezaiah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ezael: #5040 Boys' Name - 143 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ezael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ezael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.