Hezekiah
boy name#485 in 2025Hezekiah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #427 in 1891, ranks #485 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#485
rank today
#427
peak (1891)
621
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #601 |
| 1890s | #599 |
| 1900s | #753 |
| 1910s | #964 |
| 1920s | #1140 |
| 1930s | #1288 |
| 1940s | #1314 |
| 1950s | #1585 |
| 1960s | #2225 |
| 1970s | #2746 |
| 1980s | #3219 |
| 1990s | #2009 |
| 2000s | #989 |
| 2010s | #746 |
| 2020s | #540 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hezekiah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,600 people named Hezekiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hezekiah is a kid of about 12 — 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 Hezekiah in 2025?
- Hezekiah ranks #485 among US boy names in 2025, with 621 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hezekiah most popular?
- Hezekiah peaked in 1891, reaching #427 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hezekiah with classmates?
- Hezekiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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