Esmee
5 countries#506 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Esmee was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,574 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2015 with 331 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,385 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #506 · peaked in 2015 with 300 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
860 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 2019 with 78 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
136 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2015 with 22 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
70 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 11 births
Most common in: Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
53 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2015 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Esmee’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1104 | — |
| 2003 | #965 | ↑139 |
| 2004 | #772 | ↑193 |
| 2005 | #756 | ↑16 |
| 2006 | #909 | ↓153 |
| 2007 | #615 | ↑294 |
| 2008 | #487 | ↑128 |
| 2009 | #614 | ↓127 |
| 2010 | #285 | ↑329 |
| 2011 | #332 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #261 | ↑71 |
| 2013 | #260 | ↑1 |
| 2014 | #307 | ↓47 |
| 2015 | #185 | ↑122 |
| 2016 | #232 | ↓47 |
| 2017 | #340 | ↓108 |
| 2018 | #344 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #417 | ↓73 |
| 2020 | #494 | ↓77 |
| 2021 | #506 | ↓12 |
Frequently asked questions about Esmee
Is Esmee a popular name?
Yes — Esmee currently ranks #506 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Esmee more common for boys or girls?
Esmee is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Esmee most popular?
Esmee peaked in 2015 in England & Wales, with 300 recorded births that year.
Is Esmee rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Esmee’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #974 in 1996 to #506 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Esmee?
At least 3,504 babies have been recorded with the name Esmee across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Esmee popular in more than one country?
Yes — Esmee appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Esmee?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Esmee include Emmalee, Essie, Gillian.
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