Zeke
A diminutive of the male given name Ezekiel, also used as a formal given name.
Every Zeke since 1880 — 8,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zeke
Zeke is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #803 in 2025 with 311 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,371 American babies have been named Zeke. Its peak came in 2022, when 459 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 Zeke stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zeke year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 311 | #803 |
| 2024 | 363 | #727 |
| 2023 | 429 | #643 |
| 2022 | 459 | #610 |
| 2021 | 450 | #620 |
| 2020 | 384 | #675 |
| 2019 | 407 | #655 |
| 2018 | 405 | #642 |
| 2017 | 425 | #616 |
| 2016 | 397 | #659 |
| 2015 | 359 | #702 |
| 2014 | 325 | #738 |
| 2013 | 251 | #856 |
| 2012 | 244 | #867 |
| 2011 | 205 | #966 |
| 2010 | 184 | #1,052 |
| 2009 | 155 | #1,172 |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,379 |
| 2007 | 112 | #1,444 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,491 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1,279 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,455 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,340 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,267 |
| 2001 | 92 | #1,386 |
| 2000 | 88 | #1,419 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,252 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,614 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,827 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,694 |
| 1975 | 39 | #1,428 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,938 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,474 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,870 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,195 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,241 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,870 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,528 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,999 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,406 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,987 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,457 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,312 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,232 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #977 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #908 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeke mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Ezekiel, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Zeke in 2025?
Zeke ranked #803 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 311 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zeke?
8,371 babies have been named Zeke in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zeke most popular?
Zeke peaked in 2022, when 459 newborns received the name.
Is Zeke a boy or girl name?
Zeke is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zeke rising or falling?
Zeke is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.