Ezra is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #46 in 2022 with 1,217 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,345 births ranking #38. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,768.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 234 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.