Total births
509
Girls' name · since 1989
Ezmeralda
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 509 babies named Ezmeralda, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6506
- among girls today
- 509
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Ezmeralda currently ranks #6506 among girls' names in America, with 509 babies recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ezmeralda has been recorded 509 times among girls since 1989, currently ranked #6506 nationally and more common than 63% of girls, 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 1989 to 2025.
- #6506 among girls today
- 509 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ezmeralda is currently the #6506 girls' name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 509 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6506
- among girls today
- 509
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Ezmeralda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6506
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Ezmeralda was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
29 babies were named Ezmeralda in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Ezmeralda compares
509 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Ezmeralda's all-time total is 33% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ezmeralda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 509 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ezmeralda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ezmeralda splits its recorded history at 2010: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ezmeralda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#6,506
Active since
1989
Ezmeralda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Ezmeralda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ezmeralda's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Ezmeralda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
216 births
- 2020s
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 216 births (42% of all-time use).
How Ezmeralda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ezmeralda's total volume
Ezmeralda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ezmeralda by state
Where Ezmeralda concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 76 | 14.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 1.4% |
California share of Ezmeralda's total US births 14.9%
Even split
76 of 509 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ezmeralda? ▼
509 babies have been named Ezmeralda since 1989. It currently ranks #6506 among girls. The peak year was 2017 with 29 births.
When was Ezmeralda most popular? ▼
Ezmeralda was most popular in the 2010s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Ezmeralda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ezmeralda are California (76 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Ezmeralda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ezmeralda since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ezmeralda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ezmae, Ezme, Ezmay, Ezma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ezmeralda's data
- Ezmeralda's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (216 total births) through the 2020s (109) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ezmeraldas (76 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 Ezmeralda
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ezmeralda
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Ezme Girl
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Ezmay Girl
#10161 125 births
Ezma Girl
123 births
Ezmerelda Girl
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Ezmeralda: #6506 Girls' Name - 509 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ezmeralda. 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 Ezmeralda 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.