Yechezkel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yechezkel means 'God will strengthen'.
Meaning of the Name Yechezkel
Yechezkel is a Hebrew name that means 'God will strengthen'. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'yechez' meaning 'he will strengthen' and 'keil' meaning 'God'. In the Bible, Yechezkel was a prophet who lived during the time of the Babylonian exile and his prophecies are recorded in the Book of Yechezkel. The name Yechezkel is associated with strength, resilience, and faith in God.
Popularity of the Name Yechezkel
The popularity for the name Yechezkel peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 38 births, which ranked number 6,793 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Yechezkel had the most male births in 2020 with 38, which ranked number 3,021 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Yechezkel has declined over the last ten years from 24 births to 21 births, a decline of -12.50%. Among males, Yechezkel has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 21 births, a decline of -12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yechezkel
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- 10 Year Trend of Yechezkel: -12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yechezkel: -12.50%
Popularity of Yechezkel by State
For males, Yechezkel was most popular in Northeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NJ, with 12 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yechezkel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 12 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yechezkel
- Total Births of Yechezkel: 21 (-1.33%)
- Male Births of Yechezkel: 21 (-1.33%)
Given the downward trend of Yechezkel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.33% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Yechezkel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.33%.