Ezequiel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ezequiel originates from the Hebrew name Yehezkel, meaning 'God will strengthen'. It has evolved through various languages, including Spanish and English. The name is often associated with biblical traits of strength and prophecy. There is a significant biblical relevance, as Ezekiel is a notable prophet. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly among Spanish speakers, and is often seen as a symbol of resilience.
The name Ezequiel is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ezequiel has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ezequiel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2508th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1984th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1630th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1155th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 799th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 575th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 416th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ezequiel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ezequiel"
Pronunciation
/ɛzɛˈkiːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ezequiel comes from the Hebrew name 'Yehezkel', which means 'God will strengthen'.
Meaning
God will strengthen
Language Evolution
Yehezkel (Hebrew), Ezequiel (Spanish), Ezekiel (English)
Biblical Background
Ezequiel is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, known as the prophet Ezekiel.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, especially after the biblical texts became widely known.
Variants & Derivatives
Ezekiel, Ezequielito, Zeke
Modern Popularity & Image
Ezequiel is viewed positively, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Ezequiel Lavezzi (Argentine footballer), Ezequiel Garay (Argentine footballer), Ezequiel Ansaldi (Argentine footballer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ezequiel"
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 "Ezequiel"
"Ezequiel" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2508th of 7545 | 169 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1984th of 6773 | 250 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1630th of 7552 | 440 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1155th of 10718 | 824 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 799th of 16616 | 2,418 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 575th of 24088 | 6,678 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 416th of 23106 | 9,085 |
Regional Popularity of "Ezequiel" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
50.89% 1204th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
45.47% 1070th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
63.58% 1545th/2430 |
34.45% 983rd/2853 |
34.20% 949th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.23% 1211th/2937 |
36.58% 1274th/3483 |
24.56% 864th/3518 |
18.82% 761st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.96% 1141st/3685 |
20.85% 933rd/4475 |
15.13% 786th/5194 |
8.60% 543rd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.49% 939th/4582 |
11.83% 611th/5164 |
8.07% 590th/7313 |
5.69% 425th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.44% 655th/3984 |
11.08% 497th/4487 |
6.13% 418th/6822 |
4.73% 297th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ezequiel" 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 "Ezequiel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ezequiel" 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.