Ezrah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
81% Masculine / 19% Feminine
Meaning:
Ezrah means 'help' or 'he who helps'.
Meaning of the Name Ezrah
Ezrah is a Hebrew name meaning 'help' or 'he who helps'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'ezra' which means 'to help' or 'to assist'. In the Bible, Ezra was a priest and scribe who helped in the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Ezrah signifies someone who is compassionate, supportive, and willing to lend a hand to others.
Popularity of the Name Ezrah
The popularity for the name Ezrah peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 242 births, which ranked number 1,986 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ezrah had the most female births in 2021 with 44, which ranked number 3,482 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 242, which ranked number 939 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ezrah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 78 births to 278 births, an increase of 256.41%. Among males, Ezrah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 56 births to 242 births, an increase of 332.14%. Among females, Ezrah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 36 births, an increase of 63.64%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ezrah
- 20 Year Trend of Ezrah: 2038.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Ezrah: 256.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ezrah: 332.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ezrah: 63.64%
Popularity of Ezrah by State
For males, Ezrah was most popular in Western states with 60 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 45 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ezrah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 45 | 633 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 6 | 713 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 19 | 752 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 8 | 1308 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 33 | 794 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 9 | 682 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ezrah
- Total Births of Ezrah: 316 (13.55%)
- Male Births of Ezrah: 280 (15.76%)
- Female Births of Ezrah: 38 (5.05%)
Given the upward trend of Ezrah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.55% increase in total births, for a total of 316 births in 2024. Male births for Ezrah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 280 male births in 2024, an increase of 15.76%. For Females, births for Ezrah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 38 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.05%.