Uzziah is a rare and unique name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Ozzyah," which means "Yahweh is strength." In the Bible, Uzziah was a king of Judah who ruled for 52 years. He was known for his military victories and his love for agriculture, especially viticulture. Despite his many accomplishments, Uzziah became ill with leprosy in his old age, which led to his tragic end. Although Uzziah is not a common name today, it has been used by some families as a way to honor their faith or to give their child a distinctive moniker.
The statistics presented show the annual number of births with the name Uzziah in the United States from 1993 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of this name.
In the early years recorded (1993-1997), the number of births with the name Uzziah was relatively low, ranging from 5 to 11 births per year. However, starting from 2004, there has been a steady increase in the popularity of this name.
From 2004 onwards, the number of births with the name Uzziah has consistently exceeded 20 births per year. The highest recorded figure is for the year 2022, with 97 births, indicating that Uzziah was one of the most popular names chosen by parents in the United States that year.
Overall, between 1993 and 2023, there were a total of 1007 births registered with the name Uzziah in the United States. This demonstrates that while it may not have been a particularly common name earlier on, Uzziah has gained significant traction among parents as a choice for their children's names in recent years.