Ezra is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #543 in 2007 with 57 recorded births. This places Ezra in the top 10% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,345 births ranking #38. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 128.0%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 5,813 boys born was named Ezra. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ezra is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "help". It is brief, calm, and intelligent-sounding, which helps explain its strong modern popularity.
The name is familiar from the biblical scribe Ezra and has remained in use for centuries, especially in Jewish and Christian traditions. Its modern revival made it one of the standout short biblical boys' names.