Ezzard
Every Ezzard since 1949 — 498 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ezzard
Ezzard 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 1949, 498 American babies have been named Ezzard. Its peak came in 1951, when 85 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Ezzard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ezzard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1985 | 6 | #6,027 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,635 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,738 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,360 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | 20 | #1,748 |
| 1950 | 62 | #873 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ezzard
- Ezzard Charles Boxer · 1921–1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ezzard in 2025?
Ezzard 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 Ezzard?
498 babies have been named Ezzard in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ezzard most popular?
Ezzard peaked in 1951, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Ezzard a boy or girl name?
Ezzard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ezzard rising or falling?
Ezzard has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ezzard?
Well-known people named Ezzard include Ezzard Charles (boxer).