Esma
3 countries#321 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Esma was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,345 births recorded 1969–2022 · currently #321 · peaked in 2021 with 228 births
Most common in: Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bas-Rhin, Isère, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
915 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 2019 with 39 births
Most common in: New York, Louisiana, Missouri, Georgia, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
370 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1402 · peaked in 2018 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
370 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Esma’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #983 | — |
| 2004 | #533 | ↑450 |
| 2005 | #498 | ↑35 |
| 2006 | #597 | ↓99 |
| 2007 | #470 | ↑127 |
| 2008 | #578 | ↓108 |
| 2009 | #537 | ↑41 |
| 2010 | #547 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #468 | ↑79 |
| 2012 | #400 | ↑68 |
| 2013 | #403 | ↓3 |
| 2014 | #340 | ↑63 |
| 2015 | #358 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #370 | ↓12 |
| 2017 | #305 | ↑65 |
| 2018 | #336 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #340 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #309 | ↑31 |
| 2021 | #281 | ↑28 |
| 2022 | #321 | ↓40 |
Frequently asked questions about Esma
Is Esma a popular name?
Yes — Esma currently ranks #321 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Esma more common for boys or girls?
Esma is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Esma most popular?
Esma peaked in 2021 in France, with 228 recorded births that year.
Is Esma rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Esma’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1869 in 1969 to #321 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Esma?
At least 4,630 babies have been recorded with the name Esma across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Esma popular in more than one country?
Yes — Esma appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Esma?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Esma include Erma, Ezariah.
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