Ezzie
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 143 recorded births. Also given to 19 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Ezzie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Esther or Ezra meaning 'star' (Esther, from the Persian) or 'help' (Ezra, from Hebrew), with the warm -ie diminutive suffix.
Ezzie has the playful, vintage-nickname charm of names like Jessie, Bessie, and Cassie — short, warm, and full of personality. As a standalone name it feels wonderfully informal and friendly, the kind of name that suggests a person who's always up for an adventure and laughs easily.
EtymologyShow more
Ezzie is built from 5 letters and one syllable — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Ezzie creates its characteristic bright, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ezzie has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1898.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | #14312 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | #14347 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #5549 | — |
| 1940s | 5 | #4631 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 13 | #3760 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 37 | #3950 | — |
| 1910s | 41 | #3332 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 17 | #1965 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 7 | #1416 | — |
The Story of Ezzie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Ezzie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Ezzie are most likely born between 1909 and 1929.
How rare is Ezzie?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Ezzie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1898, peaked in the 1910s with 41 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ezzie by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1898–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12546 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16078 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14347 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5549 |
| 1941 | 5 | #4631 |
| 1936 | 7 | #3484 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4036 |
| 1928 | 9 | #3275 |
| 1926 | 7 | #4014 |
| 1922 | 7 | #4167 |
| 1921 | 7 | #4167 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4127 |
| 1919 | 10 | #3078 |
| 1918 | 6 | #4478 |
| 1917 | 7 | #3850 |
| 1914 | 5 | #3826 |
| 1912 | 8 | #2223 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2538 |
| 1909 | 7 | #1837 |
| 1907 | 5 | #2171 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Ezzie as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Ezzie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 19 births since 1916.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1898–2024