Essex
boy name#4707 in 2025Essex entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #787 in 1894, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#4707
rank today
#787
peak (1894)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #950 |
| 1900s | #1137 |
| 1910s | #3293 |
| 1920s | #3543 |
| 1930s | #3063 |
| 1940s | #3245 |
| 1950s | #3291 |
| 1960s | #3532 |
| 1970s | #4501 |
| 1980s | #4853 |
| 2000s | #11185 |
| 2010s | #11317 |
| 2020s | #5947 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Essex has been most popular in NJ.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Essex are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Essex alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
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 ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Essex most popular?
- Essex peaked in 1894, reaching #787 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Essex with classmates?
- Essex will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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