Ezell
Every Ezell since 1897 — 3,654 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ezell
Ezell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1897, 3,654 American babies have been named Ezell — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1922, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Ezell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ezell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,353 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,067 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,519 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,882 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,751 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #12,761 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,821 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,158 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,172 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,054 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,965 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,866 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,446 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,216 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,512 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,735 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,963 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,507 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,610 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,469 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,663 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,148 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,650 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,904 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,814 |
| 1965 | — | — | 25 | #1,570 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,370 |
| 1955 | — | — | 52 | #1,049 |
| 1950 | — | — | 50 | #982 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,193 | 39 | #1,022 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,565 | 43 | #984 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,523 | 32 | #1,175 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,788 | 57 | #877 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,059 | 50 | #961 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,204 | 45 | #1,039 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,771 | 34 | #1,108 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,536 | 10 | #1,068 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #862 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,085 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ezell in 2025?
Ezell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ezell?
3,654 babies have been named Ezell in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ezell most popular?
Ezell peaked in 1922, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Ezell a boy or girl name?
Ezell is used for both: about 11% of babies named Ezell have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Ezell rising or falling?
Ezell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.