Essex
girl nameEssex entered the US charts in 2023, peaked at #11169 in 2023, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2023–2025
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rank today
#11169
peak (2023)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #11169 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Essex are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Essex is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Essexs are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Essex in 2025?
- Essex is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Essex most popular?
- Essex peaked in 2023, reaching #11169 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Essex with classmates?
- Essex will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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