Essie
boy nameEssie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #464 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#464
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #799 |
| 1890s | #697 |
| 1900s | #885 |
| 1910s | #1154 |
| 1920s | #1508 |
| 1930s | #1646 |
| 1940s | #1863 |
| 1950s | #2502 |
| 1960s | #3452 |
| 1970s | #3836 |
| 1980s | #6843 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Essie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Essie alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Essie in 2025?
- Essie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Essie most popular?
- Essie peaked in 1894, reaching #464 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Essie with classmates?
- Essie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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