Esequiel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Esequiel originates from the Hebrew name Yehezkel, meaning 'God strengthens'. It evolved from Hebrew to English and then to Spanish, retaining its biblical roots and significance. Esequiel is associated with strength and has gained prominence in various cultures, particularly within the context of Christianity. Its biblical relevance ties back to the prophet Ezekiel, making it a name with historical and spiritual importance.
The name Esequiel is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Esequiel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Esequiel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2085th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1757th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1683rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1492nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1777th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2989th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5306th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Esequiel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Esequiel"
Pronunciation
/ɛsɛˈkiːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Esequiel is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yehezkel', meaning 'God strengthens'. It is a variant of the name Ezekiel, which has roots in the biblical context.
Meaning
God strengthens
Language Evolution
Yehezkel (Hebrew), Ezekiel (English), Esequiel (Spanish)
Biblical Background
Esequiel is associated with the biblical figure Ezekiel, a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
Esequiel gained popularity in various Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly due to the influence of the biblical Ezekiel and the spread of Christianity.
Variants & Derivatives
Ezekiel, Ezequiel, Esequielito
Modern Popularity & Image
Esequiel is often perceived as a strong, biblical name with cultural significance, particularly in Latin American countries.
Famous People
Esequiel Lavezzi, Argentine footballer, Esequiel González, Argentine politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Esequiel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Esequiel"
"Esequiel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2085th of 7545 | 240 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1757th of 6773 | 307 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1683rd of 7552 | 413 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1492nd of 10718 | 540 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1777th of 16616 | 663 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2989th of 24088 | 552 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5306th of 23106 | 209 |
Regional Popularity of "Esequiel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
45.27% 1071st/2366 |
53.94% 616th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
40.33% 949th/2353 |
58.37% 903rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
31.58% 901st/2853 |
43.93% 1219th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
- |
24.79% 872nd/3518 |
23.42% 947th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
22.43% 1165th/5194 |
16.43% 1038th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
25.82% 1888th/7313 |
25.41% 1896th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
38.99% 2660th/6822 |
62.16% 3901st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Esequiel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Esequiel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Esequiel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.