Total births
1,514
Boys' name · since 1915
Ezekial
Ezekial has 1,514 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3286
- among boys today
- 1,514
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ezekial is the #3286 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,514 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ezekial has been recorded 1,514 times among boys since 1915, currently ranked #3286 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #3286 among boys today
- 1,514 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ezekial is currently the #3286 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,514 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3286
- among boys today
- 1,514
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Ezekial vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3286
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Ezekial was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
64 babies were named Ezekial in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Ezekial compares
1,514 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Ezekial's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ezekial | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,514 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ezekial's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ezekial's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ezekial at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#3,286
Active since
1915
Ezekial popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Ezekial by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ezekial's strongest decade.
443 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Ezekial births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 26
1910s
26 births
- 1920s 24
1920s
24 births
- 1930s 23
1930s
23 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 160
1990s
160 births
- 2000s
2000s
435 births
- 2010s
2010s
443 births
- 2020s
2020s
251 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 443 births (29% of all-time use).
How Ezekial compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ezekial's total volume
Ezekial vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ezekial by state
Where Ezekial concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 47 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 37 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Ezekial's total US births 3.1%
Even split
47 of 1,514 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ezekial? ▼
1,514 babies have been named Ezekial since 1915. It currently ranks #3286 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 64 births.
When was Ezekial most popular? ▼
Ezekial was most popular in the 2010s decade with 443 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Ezekial most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ezekial are California (47 births), Texas (37 births), Florida (10 births).
How long has the name Ezekial been used? ▼
Ezekial has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 111 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ezekial? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ezekiel, Ezequiel, Ezell, Ezel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ezekial's data
- Ezekial's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (443 total births) through the 2020s (251) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ezekials (47 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 Ezekial
Nearby Names Like Ezekial
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ezekial
Ezekiel Boy
#54 83,605 births
Ezequiel Boy
#338 20,811 births
Ezell Boy
#10982 3,243 births
Ezel Boy
#12448 274 births
Ezeriah Boy
#4307 264 births
Compare Ezekial side by side: Ezekial vs Ezekiel Ezekial vs Ezequiel Ezekial vs Ezell
Related Names
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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, 1915–2025 (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. "Ezekial: #3286 Boys' Name - 1,514 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ezekial. 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 Ezekial 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.