Esequiel
Every Esequiel since 1881 — 2,944 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esequiel
Esequiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,227 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 2,944 American babies have been named Esequiel. Its peak came in 1974, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Esequiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esequiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,731 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,502 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,088 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,911 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,906 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,606 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,870 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,814 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,116 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,094 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,102 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,405 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,560 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,579 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,178 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,396 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,945 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,110 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,581 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,880 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,522 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,757 |
| 2000 | 51 | #1,996 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,817 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,881 |
| 1985 | 40 | #1,604 |
| 1980 | 44 | #1,437 |
| 1975 | 43 | #1,326 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,589 |
| 1965 | 29 | #1,441 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,875 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,578 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,442 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,593 |
| 1940 | 16 | #1,753 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,292 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,106 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,035 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,610 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,354 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,294 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esequiel in 2025?
Esequiel ranked #6,227 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esequiel?
2,944 babies have been named Esequiel in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esequiel most popular?
Esequiel peaked in 1974, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Esequiel a boy or girl name?
Esequiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esequiel rising or falling?
Esequiel has been roughly stable over the past decade.