Esme
boy nameEsme entered the US charts in 2016, peaked at #12146 in 2021, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2016–2025
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rank today
#12146
peak (2021)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #12185 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Esme are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Esme is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esme in 2025?
- Esme is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Esme most popular?
- Esme peaked in 2021, reaching #12146 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Esme with classmates?
- Esme will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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