Ezren
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Azriel meaning "God is my help".
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the first name Ezren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ezren today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezren births was 2024 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezren. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
243
~ 1 in 1,410,512 Americans
Peak year
2024
63 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,264
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Ezren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezren from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 196 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ezren by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ezren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ezrens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Ezren, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezren
The name Ezren is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic language of Aramaic, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. Derived from the root word "ezra," meaning "helper" or "aid," the name Ezren carries a connotation of assistance and support.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ezren can be found in the Book of Ezra, a part of the Hebrew Bible's Ketuvim. The book tells the story of Ezra, a scribe and priest who led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile in the 5th century BC. While the name Ezren is not explicitly mentioned, it is believed to have been a variant of the more common Ezra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ezren. One such figure was Ezren of Antioch (c. 225 AD), a Christian martyr who was executed during the Decian persecution in the 3rd century AD for refusing to renounce his faith.
In the 9th century AD, Ezren the Grammarian was a prominent scholar and author of the first known grammar book in the Old Church Slavonic language. His work laid the foundation for the study of Slavic linguistics.
During the Renaissance period, Ezren Cortese (c. 1465 - 1547) was an Italian humanist scholar and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the court of King Henry VIII of England.
In the realm of literature, Ezren Soulanger (1732 - 1803) was a French poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary during the Enlightenment era.
Another notable figure was Ezren Khayyam (1048 - 1131), a Persian polymath, mathematician, astronomer, and poet whose literary works, including the famous Rubaiyat, have left an indelible mark on world literature.
While the name Ezren may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance continue to endure, serving as a reminder of the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of our world.
People
Ezren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezren as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ezren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezren going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,410,512 US residents.
Is Ezren a common name?
We classify Ezren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezren most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezren was 2024, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezren is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ezren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezren in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ezren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezren in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ezren can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ezren?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.