Ezra
Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning 'help' or 'helper.' It has biblical origins, belonging to a Jewish priest and scribe who led the return of exiles to Jerusalem in the 5th century BCE.
Current Popularity
#13 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with clear phonetics
- •Has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent decades
- •Strong biblical and literary connections appeal to many parents
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
Similar Names
Famous People
Ezra Pound
Influential modernist poet
Ezra Miller
Actor known for 'Fantastic Beasts' and 'The Flash'
Ezra Koenig
Lead singer of Vampire Weekend
Ezra Klein
Journalist and political commentator
Statistics
98,544
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
Discovery
Keep exploring
Use these paths to keep browsing instead of backing out into a blank search.
Rising now
Browse trending names
See names climbing fastest right now.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Find names that have stayed strong for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
Jump into the broadest popularity list.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
Follow cultural stories that shaped naming trends.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Move from inspiration into editorial advice.