Ezechiel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ezechiel means 'God strengthens' and it is of Hebrew origin.
Meaning of the Name Ezechiel
Ezechiel is of Hebrew origin and means 'God strengthens'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yehezqel, which is composed of two elements: 'yehez' meaning 'God' and 'el' meaning 'strength'. Ezechiel has biblical origins and is the name of a major prophet in the Old Testament. He is known for his visions and prophecies, particularly the vision of the valley of dry bones. Ezechiel is a strong and powerful name with deep religious significance.
Popularity of the Name Ezechiel
The popularity for the name Ezechiel peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 12 births, which ranked number 15,296 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Ezechiel had the most male births in 2018 with 12, which ranked number 6,695 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Ezechiel has increased over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among males, Ezechiel has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ezechiel
- 10 Year Trend of Ezechiel: 12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ezechiel: 12.50%
Popularity of Ezechiel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ezechiel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ezechiel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ezechiel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ezechiel
- Total Births of Ezechiel: 9 (1.18%)
- Male Births of Ezechiel: 9 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Ezechiel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Ezechiel have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.