Boys name · Illinois
Ezra in Illinois
Ezra was the 39th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 214 babies named Ezra that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 2,839 babies Ezra.
Popularity over time
Ezra in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 445th |
| 1961 | 5 | 773rd |
| 1980 | 5 | 930th |
| 1991 | 6 | 963rd |
| 2000 | 21 | 484th |
| 2008 | 30 | 408th |
| 2017 | 147 | 100th |
| 2025 | 214 | 39th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 445th in 1915 to 39th in 2025.
The most babies named Ezra in Illinois in a single year was 237, in 2023. Its best showing was 33rd among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Ezra reached its best rank of 2nd in Hawaii (2024). See Ezra in every state →
How popular is Ezra in Illinois?
Ezra was the 39th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 214 babies named Ezra that year. Since 1915, Illinois families have named 2,839 babies Ezra.
How many babies are named Ezra in Illinois?
In 2025, 214 babies were named Ezra in Illinois. The most babies named Ezra in Illinois in a single year was 237, in 2023.
What is the rank of Ezra in Illinois?
Ezra ranked 39th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 33rd among boys names in 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.