In 2024, 8,774 boys in the United States were named Ezra, making it the 13th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 119th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Ezra go back to 1880, and 103,220 babies have been given the name since.
Hebrew name meaning "help" or "helper." Biblical figure was a scribe and priest who led the Israelites back from Babylonian exile. Its distinctive sound and biblical heritage feel both ancient and contemporary.
Ezra is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.
In 2024, Ezra went to 398 girls and 8,774 boys — 96% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Hebrew name meaning "help" or "helper." Biblical figure was a scribe and priest who led the Israelites back from Babylonian exile.
Ezra is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.
In 2024, 8,774 boys in the United States were named Ezra, making it the 13th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Ezra went to 398 girls and 8,774 boys — 96% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.