Esmeralda
girl name#373 in 2025Esmeralda entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #133 in 1998, ranks #373 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1911–2025
#373
rank today
#133
peak (1998)
823
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3309 |
| 1920s | #3226 |
| 1930s | #2782 |
| 1940s | #1617 |
| 1950s | #944 |
| 1960s | #804 |
| 1970s | #509 |
| 1980s | #456 |
| 1990s | #327 |
| 2000s | #220 |
| 2010s | #363 |
| 2020s | #380 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Esmeralda has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 50,000 people named Esmeralda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Esmeralda alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esmeralda in 2025?
- Esmeralda ranks #373 among US girl names in 2025, with 823 babies given the name.
- When was the name Esmeralda most popular?
- Esmeralda peaked in 1998, reaching #133 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Esmeralda with classmates?
- Esmeralda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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