Esme
5 countries#46 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Esme was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19,520 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #44 · peaked in 2016 with 1,530 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17,659 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #46 · peaked in 2016 with 1,416 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
10,930 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 2022 with 1,053 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Minnesota, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,557 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #38 · peaked in 2018 with 118 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
304 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #65 · peaked in 2024 with 34 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
79 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2008 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Esme’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #202 | — |
| 2003 | #163 | ↑39 |
| 2004 | #160 | ↑3 |
| 2005 | #137 | ↑23 |
| 2006 | #125 | ↑12 |
| 2007 | #122 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #100 | ↑22 |
| 2009 | #95 | ↑5 |
| 2010 | #74 | ↑21 |
| 2011 | #72 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #65 | ↑7 |
| 2013 | #58 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #50 | ↑8 |
| 2015 | #38 | ↑12 |
| 2016 | #35 | ↑3 |
| 2017 | #42 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #38 | ↑4 |
| 2019 | #43 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #42 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #46 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Esme
Is Esme a popular name?
Yes — Esme currently ranks #46 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Esme more common for boys or girls?
Esme is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Esme most popular?
Esme peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 1,416 recorded births that year.
Is Esme rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Esme’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #278 in 1996 to #46 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Esme?
At least 30,529 babies have been recorded with the name Esme across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Esme popular in more than one country?
Yes — Esme appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Esme?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Esme include Dakota, Leia, Elowyn, Sylvia.
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