Total births
481
Unisex name · since 2003
Ezariah
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 481 babies named Ezariah, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2281
- among boys today
- 481
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
481 babies have been named Ezariah since 2003, making it today's #2281 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ezariah has been recorded 481 times among boys since 2003, currently ranked #2281 nationally and more common than 84% 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 2003 to 2025.
- #2281 among boys today
- 481 born since 2003
- 2020s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ezariah is currently the #2281 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 481 born since 2003, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2281
- among boys today
- 481
- born since 2003
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Ezariah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2281
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Ezariah was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
73 babies were named Ezariah in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Ezariah compares
481 Top 44% higher than 56% of 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
Ezariah's all-time total is 31% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ezariah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 481 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ezariah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ezariah's full recorded timeline at 2017, 81% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 19% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ezariah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,281
Active since
2003
Ezariah popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Ezariah popularity over time - girls
147 total births recorded since 2009 (Ezariah as girls' name)
Ezariah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ezariah's strongest decade.
310 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Ezariah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s
2020s
310 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 310 births (64% of all-time use).
Ezariah by state
Where Ezariah concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 9.4% |
| #2 | California | | 30 | 6.2% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 15 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 11 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Ezariah's total US births 9.4%
Even split
45 of 481 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ezariah? ▼
481 babies have been named Ezariah since 2003. It currently ranks #2281 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 73 births.
When was Ezariah most popular? ▼
Ezariah was most popular in the 2020s decade with 310 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Ezariah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ezariah are Texas (45 births), California (30 births), New Mexico (15 births).
Is Ezariah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ezariah is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 481 births, and as a girl's name it has 147 births.
How long has the name Ezariah been used? ▼
Ezariah has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 23 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ezariah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ezana, Ezaiah, Ezael, Ezaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ezariah's data
- Texas records the most Ezariahs (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ezariah
Nearby Names Like Ezariah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ezariah
Ezana Boy
#4034 603 births
Ezaiah Boy
#5608 143 births
Ezael Boy
#5040 143 births
Ezaan Boy
#7189 79 births
Ezan Boy
#6448 75 births
Compare Ezariah side by side: Ezariah vs Ezana Ezariah vs Ezaiah Ezariah vs Ezael
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ezariah
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, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ezariah: #2281 Unisex Name - 481 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ezariah. 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 Ezariah 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.