Zeke Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zeke originates from the Hebrew name Yehezkel, meaning 'God strengthens'. The name evolved through its biblical form Ezekiel and has become a popular modern name. It carries traits of strength and friendliness, with biblical relevance linked to the prophet Ezekiel.
The name Zeke is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zeke has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Zeke' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2597th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2643rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2802nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1813th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1863rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1296th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 675th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Zeke' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zeke"
Pronunciation
/ziːk/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Zeke is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yehezkel', which means 'God strengthens'. It is often used as a diminutive form of the name Ezekiel.
Meaning
God strengthens
Language Evolution
Yehezkel (Hebrew), Ezekiel (Biblical Hebrew), Zeke (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Zeke is related to the biblical figure Ezekiel, a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Historical Usage
The name Zeke gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, often used as a modern and informal version of Ezekiel.
Variants & Derivatives
Ezekiel, Zek, Zekey
Modern Popularity & Image
Zeke is perceived as a strong, friendly, and approachable name, often associated with a down-to-earth personality.
Famous People
Zeke Bratkowski - Former NFL quarterback, Zeke Elliott - Professional American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zeke"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zeke"
"Zeke" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2597th of 7545 | 160 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2643rd of 6773 | 153 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2802nd of 7552 | 164 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1813th of 10718 | 398 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1863rd of 16616 | 611 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1296th of 24088 | 1,882 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 675th of 23106 | 4,649 |
Regional Popularity of "Zeke" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
35.91% 1452nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
43.99% 2285th/5194 |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.42% 1119th/4582 |
33.91% 1751st/5164 |
20.14% 1473rd/7313 |
18.61% 1389th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.63% 543rd/3984 |
18.97% 851st/4487 |
10.80% 737th/6822 |
10.09% 633rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Zeke" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zeke"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zeke" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.