Esau
boy name#3181 in 2025Esau entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #884 in 1890, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3181
rank today
#884
peak (1890)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #940 |
| 1890s | #983 |
| 1900s | #1090 |
| 1910s | #1778 |
| 1920s | #2197 |
| 1930s | #2025 |
| 1940s | #1828 |
| 1950s | #2059 |
| 1960s | #2518 |
| 1970s | #2714 |
| 1980s | #2336 |
| 1990s | #2220 |
| 2000s | #1956 |
| 2010s | #2961 |
| 2020s | #3149 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Esau has been most popular in TX, CA, IL.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Esau are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Esau alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esau in 2025?
- Esau ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Esau most popular?
- Esau peaked in 1890, reaching #884 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Esau with classmates?
- Esau will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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