Ezra

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Help

Background: The name Ezra originates from the Hebrew word 'ezra,' which means 'help' or 'helper.' This term is often associated with the role of assisting or providing aid.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#313
Total births
103,220
Most popular decade
2020s (124,635 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+106 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

95.5% male 4.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
39
First year rank
#270
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
8,774
Peak rank
#13
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
8,774
Recent rank
#13

Female

First year
1915
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,434
Peak year
2022
Peak year births
457
Peak rank
#644
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
398
Recent rank
#703

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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