Ezra
From the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā).
Every Ezra since 1880 — 111,768 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ezra
Ezra is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #20 in 2025 with 8,126 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 111,768 American babies have been named Ezra. Its peak came in 2024, when 9,222 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ezra stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ezra 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 | 327 | #834 | 8,126 | #20 |
| 2024 | 400 | #701 | 8,822 | #13 |
| 2023 | 369 | #764 | 8,488 | #15 |
| 2022 | 457 | #646 | 8,023 | #25 |
| 2021 | 402 | #714 | 7,438 | #37 |
| 2020 | 393 | #713 | 6,831 | #44 |
| 2019 | 330 | #824 | 6,552 | #49 |
| 2018 | 275 | #962 | 6,048 | #59 |
| 2017 | 208 | #1,179 | 5,349 | #69 |
| 2016 | 200 | #1,227 | 4,882 | #85 |
| 2015 | 208 | #1,200 | 4,339 | #93 |
| 2014 | 158 | #1,441 | 3,424 | #119 |
| 2013 | 151 | #1,473 | 2,757 | #142 |
| 2012 | 122 | #1,710 | 2,090 | #183 |
| 2011 | 101 | #1,958 | 1,760 | #203 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,187 | 1,449 | #241 |
| 2009 | 90 | #2,192 | 1,344 | #258 |
| 2008 | 82 | #2,361 | 1,165 | #291 |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,521 | 952 | #337 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,995 | 914 | #340 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,879 | 856 | #346 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,012 | 733 | #377 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,489 | 651 | #400 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,014 | 571 | #436 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,269 | 574 | #426 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,473 | 566 | #430 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,368 | 259 | #647 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,846 | 179 | #760 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,624 | 173 | #677 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,413 | 167 | #670 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,513 | 145 | #686 |
| 1970 | — | — | 70 | #961 |
| 1965 | — | — | 59 | #958 |
| 1960 | — | — | 62 | #968 |
| 1955 | — | — | 70 | #889 |
| 1950 | — | — | 75 | #788 |
| 1945 | — | — | 51 | #891 |
| 1940 | — | — | 60 | #804 |
| 1935 | — | — | 78 | #682 |
| 1930 | — | — | 109 | #573 |
| 1925 | — | — | 133 | #533 |
| 1920 | — | — | 142 | #512 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,558 | 135 | #476 |
| 1910 | — | — | 42 | #416 |
| 1905 | — | — | 32 | #366 |
| 1900 | — | — | 42 | #331 |
| 1895 | — | — | 45 | #266 |
| 1890 | — | — | 43 | #263 |
| 1885 | — | — | 24 | #358 |
| 1880 | — | — | 39 | #270 |
Famous people named Ezra
- Ezra Pound Writer · 1885–1972
- Ezra Religious figure · -500–-401
- Ezra Miller Actor · b. 1992
- Ezra Koenig Musician · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ezra mean?
From the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā).
How popular is the name Ezra in 2025?
Ezra ranked #20 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8,126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ezra?
111,768 babies have been named Ezra in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ezra most popular?
Ezra peaked in 2024, when 9,222 newborns received the name.
Is Ezra a boy or girl name?
Ezra is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ezra rising or falling?
Ezra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ezra?
Well-known people named Ezra include Ezra Pound (writer), Ezra (religious figure), Ezra Miller (actor).