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Ezra is a Hebrew name meaning 'help', derived from the word 'azar'. It has evolved through Greek and Latin forms and is associated with a significant biblical figure known for his leadership in Jerusalem. The name has historical roots that date back to the Protestant Reformation, and it is seen positively today. Popular variants include Esdras and Ez. Notable individuals with this name include the poet Ezra Pound and musician Ezra Koenig.

The name Ezra is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ezra has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ezra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 492nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 716th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 938th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 781st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 702nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 331st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 56th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5908th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11116th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9361st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2728th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 916th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ezra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.