UK boy's name
Hezekiah
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord strengthens".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hezekiah is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hezekiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1076, with 27 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 36 births.
This profile covers 341 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 339 living people in the UK are called Hezekiah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hezekiah ranked #1076 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 27 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 36 boys were registered as Hezekiah.
- • About 339 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hezekiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1076
2024
Births in 2024
27
Latest year
Peak year
2023
36 births
Estimated living
339
2026
Meaning
What does Hezekiah mean?
The name Hezekiah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "chazaq" meaning "to be strong" and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the name of God, Yahweh. The name Hezekiah thus translates to "Yahweh strengthens" or "God strengthens."
Hezekiah is a prominent name in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. It is the name of one of the most notable kings of the Kingdom of Judah, who reigned from approximately 715 to 686 BCE. He is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah, and Hosea. The biblical account portrays Hezekiah as a righteous and faithful king who restored the worship of Yahweh and undertook religious reforms.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Hezekiah can be found in the Book of Kings, where it refers to the king of Judah. This biblical figure, Hezekiah, is remembered for his piety, his efforts to eliminate idolatry, and his successful defense of Jerusalem against the Assyrian invasion led by Sennacherib.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hezekiah. One of the most famous was Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839), an American editor, and journalist who founded the widely circulated Niles' Weekly Register. Another was Hezekiah Butterworth (1839-1905), an American author, and educator known for his children's literature and historical works.
Other notable individuals named Hezekiah include Hezekiah Usher (1615-1698), an English Puritan minister and author who served as a chaplain to Oliver Cromwell; Hezekiah Eastman (1771-1846), an American soldier and politician who fought in the War of 1812; and Hezekiah Butterworth (1837-1905), an American author and educator known for his children's literature and historical works.
Despite its biblical origins, the name Hezekiah has been used across various cultures and religions over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hezekiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Hezekiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hezekiah, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 27 births in 2024, compared with 36 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hezekiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hezekiah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1065 | 137 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1557 | 158 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2659 | 46 | 8 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Hezekiah
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Hezekiah Usher
bookseller
first bookseller in British America 1615-1676
1615-1676
Related
Names similar to Hezekiah
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hezekiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hezekiah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Hezekiah was ranked #1076 for boys in England and Wales, with 27 births registered.
When was Hezekiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 36 babies registered as Hezekiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hezekiah?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord strengthens".
How many people are called Hezekiah in the UK?
A total of 341 babies have been registered as Hezekiah across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.