Esmerelda
2 countries#4987 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Esmerelda was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
776 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #4987 · peaked in 2021 with 39 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
109 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #1224 · peaked in 2021 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
109 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Esmerelda’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6592 | — |
| 2007 | #6093 | ↑499 |
| 2008 | #9476 | ↓3383 |
| 2009 | #8888 | ↑588 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↓6071 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↑7176 |
| 2012 | #8632 | ↓849 |
| 2013 | #7748 | ↑884 |
| 2014 | #5993 | ↑1755 |
| 2015 | #5653 | ↑340 |
| 2016 | #5284 | ↑369 |
| 2017 | #5191 | ↑93 |
| 2018 | #6010 | ↓819 |
| 2019 | #5986 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #5667 | ↑319 |
| 2021 | #3801 | ↑1866 |
| 2022 | #4907 | ↓1106 |
| 2023 | #4999 | ↓92 |
| 2024 | #4207 | ↑792 |
| 2025 | #4987 | ↓780 |
Frequently asked questions about Esmerelda
Is Esmerelda a popular name?
Yes — Esmerelda currently ranks #4987 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Esmerelda more common for boys or girls?
Esmerelda is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Esmerelda most popular?
Esmerelda peaked in 2021 in United States, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Esmerelda rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Esmerelda’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7388 in 1971 to #4987 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Esmerelda?
At least 885 babies have been recorded with the name Esmerelda across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Esmerelda popular in more than one country?
Yes — Esmerelda appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Esmerelda?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Esmerelda include Embry, Everli, Giannina.
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