Ezrie
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly from Spanish meaning "blessed".
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Ezrie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ezrie today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ezrie births was 2022 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ezrie. 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
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
2022
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,097
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Ezrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ezrie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 54 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
Ezrie 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 Ezrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ezrie
The given name Ezrie is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative combination or variation of existing names.
One possible origin could be a blend of the Hebrew name Ezra and the English name Erin. Ezra means "helper" or "aid" in Hebrew, while Erin is an anglicized version of the Irish name Éirinn, meaning "Ireland." The combination of these two names could have resulted in the unique name Ezrie.
Another potential source is a modification of the Hebrew name Ezri, which is a variant of Ezra and means "my help." The addition of an extra syllable could have transformed Ezri into Ezrie, creating a more melodic and feminine-sounding name.
While there are no definitive historical references or famous figures bearing the name Ezrie in ancient texts or scriptures, a few notable individuals have carried this name in more recent times:
1. Ezrie Lane (born 1989), an American actress and model known for her roles in television shows like "Yellowstone" and "Cracking the Code."
2. Ezrie Brown (born 1974), an American singer and songwriter who has collaborated with various artists in the gospel and Christian music genres.
3. Ezrie Holloway (born 1992), a British fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable and eco-friendly clothing line.
4. Ezrie Danvers (born 1983), a Canadian author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories.
5. Ezrie Finch (born 1977), an Australian environmental activist and advocate for indigenous rights, known for her work with various non-profit organizations.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Ezrie has gained popularity in certain regions, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its unique sound and potential connections to diverse cultural backgrounds have contributed to its appeal as a modern and distinct name choice.
People
Ezrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ezrie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ezrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ezrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ezrie 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 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Ezrie a common name?
We classify Ezrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ezrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ezrie was 2022, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ezrie is about 11 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 Ezrie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ezrie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ezrie in the SSA data are female. 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 Ezrie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ezrie 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 Ezrie 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 are named Ezrie?
Find out how many people share the name Ezrie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.