Ezzard
A boy's name of Germanic origin with 498 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ezzard peaked during the Baby Boom, when 85 babies received this name in a single year (1951). That era was defined by classic, post-war American naming, and Ezzard has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Ezzard is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ezzard is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a rare American variant possibly derived from Ezzard or connected to Germanic ead (wealth) or similar elements — its exact etymology is uncertain but its Old World roots are clear.
Ezzard is most associated with Ezzard Charles, the great American heavyweight boxing champion who held the title from 1949 to 1951. Known as the "Cincinnati Cobra," Charles was considered by many boxing historians to be one of the greatest heavyweights in history, giving this rare name a legacy of athletic excellence.
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Phonetically, Ezzard belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Germanic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Germanic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ezzard’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ezzard has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1949.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | #7930 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 30 | #6145 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 98 | #3623 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 18 | #3946 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 319 | #2112 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 21 | #1634 | — |
The Story of Ezzard
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1951, Ezzard is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Ezzard are most likely born between 1949 and 1961.
How rare is Ezzard?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ezzard is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1949, peaked in the 1950s with 319 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ezzard by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Ezzard per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1949–1994)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 | #8096 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7764 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7647 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6029 |
| 1984 | 6 | #5819 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6593 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4636 |
| 1979 | 10 | #3895 |
| 1978 | 12 | #3274 |
| 1977 | 6 | #5354 |
| 1976 | 12 | #3143 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3739 |
| 1974 | 10 | #3400 |
| 1973 | 11 | #3079 |
| 1972 | 12 | #2879 |
| 1971 | 7 | #4110 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3360 |
| 1969 | 5 | #4607 |
| 1968 | 7 | #3465 |
| 1962 | 6 | #3766 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1949–1994