Ezra
How to say it: EZ-ruh · /ˈɛzrə/
Help; from Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning helper. A biblical prophet who led the return of Israelites from Babylon.
Ezra was the 24th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 8,126 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 89% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #24 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 8,126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 395 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +89% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
| In France, 2025 | #149 among boys’ names, 430 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ezra keeps gaining and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. Growth looks likely to continue from here.
What goes with it
Warm and breathy with soft sounds, Ezra feels rooted in scripture. Ez makes a brief short form and Asher shares its quiet strength.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ezra is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Welsh.
In France: #149 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #38. Ireland: #157.
Famous people named Ezra
- Ezra Pound (1885–1972)American poet and critic
- Ezra Koenig (born 1984)American rock musician
- Ezra Klein (born 1984)American journalist
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