Ezra
boy name#20 in 2025Ezra entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 2024, ranks #20 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#20
rank today
#13
peak (2024)
8,126
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #286 |
| 1890s | #279 |
| 1900s | #393 |
| 1910s | #460 |
| 1920s | #527 |
| 1930s | #678 |
| 1940s | #870 |
| 1950s | #896 |
| 1960s | #984 |
| 1970s | #742 |
| 1980s | #678 |
| 1990s | #639 |
| 2000s | #364 |
| 2010s | #124 |
| 2020s | #26 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ezra has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 101,000 people named Ezra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ezra is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ezra in 2025?
- Ezra ranks #20 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,126 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ezra most popular?
- Ezra peaked in 2024, reaching #13 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ezra with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Ezra.
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