How popular is the name Essence in 2025?

Essence ranks #1163 among US girl names in 2025, with 199 babies given the name.

When was the name Essence most popular?

Essence peaked in 1998, reaching #456 among US girl names.

Essence will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#1163 in 2025

Essence entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #456 in 1998, ranks #1163 today — a steady, dependable choice.

#1163

rank today

#456

peak (1998)

199

babies in 2025

stable

a steady, dependable choice

Over the last decade, Essence has been most popular in TX, FL, GA.

About 10,500 people named Essence are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Essence alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Essence in 2025?: Essence ranks #1163 among US girl names in 2025, with 199 babies given the name.
When was the name Essence most popular?: Essence peaked in 1998, reaching #456 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Essence with classmates?: Essence will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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