Ezell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
89% Masculine / 11% Feminine
Meaning:
Ezell is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has helped'.
Meaning of the Name Ezell
Ezell is a surname that originated from the Hebrew name Azariah, meaning 'Yahweh has helped'. It is a unisex name and can be used for both boys and girls. Ezell is mainly found in English-speaking countries. It can be seen as a variant of the biblical name Ezra, which means 'help' or 'helper'. The name Ezell has a simple and strong sound.
Popularity of the Name Ezell
The popularity for the name Ezell peaked in popularity in the year 1951 with 62 births, which ranked number 2,074 out of 9,433 unique names for that year. Ezell had the most female births in 1927 with 22, which ranked number 1,828 out of 5,602 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1951 with 62, which ranked number 892 out of 4,254 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ezell has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 9 births, an increase of 28.57%. Among males, Ezell has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 9 births, an increase of 28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ezell
- 20 Year Trend of Ezell: -30.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Ezell: 28.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ezell: 28.57%
Popularity of Ezell by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ezell. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ezell in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ezell is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ezell
- Total Births of Ezell: 9 (2.54%)
- Male Births of Ezell: 9 (2.54%)
Given the upward trend of Ezell over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.54% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Ezell have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.54%.