Ezekial
Boy name · #3673 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ezekial? In official American birth records, Ezekial has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Ezekial, placing it at #3673 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3149, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Ezekial.
The 110-year story
Ezekial first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 64 boys were named Ezekial — good for #2077 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ezekial per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ezekial against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ezekial in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ezekial is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ezekial will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ezekial is most common
State-level data for Ezekial is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ezekial
Statistically, parents drawn to Ezekial tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jahleel, Enmanuel, Faisal, Uzziel, and Jeriel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ezekial | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3272 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3053 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2321 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2019 | 40 | #2993 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2672 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3293 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3149 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2805 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2594 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2772 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2077 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2429 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2451 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2432 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2304 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2979 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2433 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2741 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2428 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3095 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2864 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ezekial?
In official American birth records, the name Ezekial first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 9 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Ezekial a popular boy name?
Ezekial ranked #3673 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3149.
When was the name Ezekial most popular?
Ezekial peaked in 2011, when 64 American boys received the name (ranked #2077 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ezekial?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Ezekial. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.