Ezekiel

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Ezekiel

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Ezekiel is the English form of Ezechiel, the Latin form of a Hebrew name meaning “May God Strengthen.” It is related to the name Hezekiah.

History:
Ezekiel, along with many other Hebrew Biblical names, first became popular among 17th century English Puritans. It had nearly died out by the end of the 19th century, but is currently experiencing a modest revival.

Pronunciation: ee-zeek-ee-ull.

Diminutives: Zeke.
Spanish: Chico.

Alternates: Ezequiel, Haskell.
Yiddish: Haskel.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Ezequiel Martínez Estrada (1895-1964)
Argentine writer.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Ezekiel Cheever (1615-1708)
Colonial American educator.
Ezekiel Landau (1713-1793)
Polish Jewish author of an influential book on law.

Religious Figures:
Ezekiel (Biblical)
A prophet of Israel.

Scientists:
Haskell Brooks Curry (1900-1982)
American mathematician.

Singers and Entertainers:
Haskell Wexler (1925-)
American filmmaker.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.004 % named Ezekiel
0.004 % named Ezequiel

Popularity of Ezekiel:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: N/A
1910-1920: 877th most popular.
1920-1930: 910th most popular.
1930-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 923rd most popular.
1980-1990: 766th most popular.
1990: 643rd most popular.
1991: 653rd most popular.
1992: 654th most popular.
1993: 628th most popular.
1994: 627th most popular.
1995: 575th most popular.
1996: 531st most popular.
1997: 482nd most popular.
1998: 469th most popular.
1999: 383rd most popular.
2000: 367th most popular.
2001: 371st most popular.
2002: 351st most popular.
2003: 325th most popular.

Popularity of Ezequiel:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 999th most popular.
1980-1990: 959th most popular.
1990: 675th most popular.
1991: 687th most popular.
1992: 678th most popular.
1993: 663rd most popular.
1994: 615th most popular.
1995: 560th most popular.
1996: 542nd most popular.
1997: 541st most popular.
1998: 541st most popular.
1999: 516th most popular.
2000: 550th most popular.
2001: 532nd most popular.
2002: 500th most popular.
2003: 526th most popular.

Popularity of Haskell:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 598th most popular.
1910-1920: 643rd most popular.
1920-1930: 766th most popular.
1930-1940: 844th most popular.
1940-2000: N/A