Esa
3 countries#682 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Esa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
952 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2016 with 70 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
932 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #682 · peaked in 2016 with 67 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
768 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #2539 · peaked in 2025 with 59 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, California, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
20 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2025 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Esa’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1253 | — |
| 2003 | #1188 | ↑65 |
| 2004 | #815 | ↑373 |
| 2005 | #1047 | ↓232 |
| 2006 | #863 | ↑184 |
| 2007 | #952 | ↓89 |
| 2008 | #836 | ↑116 |
| 2009 | #737 | ↑99 |
| 2010 | #589 | ↑148 |
| 2011 | #565 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #549 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #730 | ↓181 |
| 2014 | #592 | ↑138 |
| 2015 | #586 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #558 | ↑28 |
| 2017 | #650 | ↓92 |
| 2018 | #580 | ↑70 |
| 2019 | #634 | ↓54 |
| 2020 | #601 | ↑33 |
| 2021 | #682 | ↓81 |
Frequently asked questions about Esa
Is Esa a popular name?
Yes — Esa currently ranks #682 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Esa more common for boys or girls?
Esa is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Esa most popular?
Esa peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 67 recorded births that year.
Is Esa rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Esa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1578 in 1997 to #682 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Esa?
At least 1,720 babies have been recorded with the name Esa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Esa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Esa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Esa?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Esa include Ebenezer, Elyjah.
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Ranked directly next to Esa in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.