Ezra is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #142 in 2013 with 2,757 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 8,774 births ranking #13. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 715.7%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 686 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.