Zekiel
Every Zekiel since 1989 — 729 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zekiel
Zekiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,797 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 729 American babies have been named Zekiel. Its peak came in 2023, when 60 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 Zekiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zekiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,797 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,392 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,345 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,467 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,372 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,585 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,555 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,794 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,004 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,882 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,512 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,555 |
| 2013 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,389 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,249 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,686 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,064 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,994 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,778 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,138 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,938 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,822 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,452 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,930 |
| 2000 | 5 | #12,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zekiel in 2025?
Zekiel ranked #2,797 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zekiel?
729 babies have been named Zekiel in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zekiel most popular?
Zekiel peaked in 2023, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Zekiel a boy or girl name?
Zekiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zekiel rising or falling?
Zekiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.