Essie
2 countries#3296 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Essie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
40,894 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3296 · peaked in 1919 with 1,063 births
Most common in: Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
220 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #1039 · peaked in 2018 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
220 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Essie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #11417 | — |
| 2007 | #15491 | ↓4074 |
| 2008 | #11599 | ↑3892 |
| 2009 | #9379 | ↑2220 |
| 2010 | #9231 | ↑148 |
| 2011 | #9150 | ↑81 |
| 2012 | #4957 | ↑4193 |
| 2013 | #5486 | ↓529 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↑594 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↑597 |
| 2016 | #3849 | ↑446 |
| 2017 | #3848 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #3614 | ↑234 |
| 2019 | #3043 | ↑571 |
| 2020 | #4169 | ↓1126 |
| 2021 | #3614 | ↑555 |
| 2022 | #3220 | ↑394 |
| 2023 | #3091 | ↑129 |
| 2024 | #2722 | ↑369 |
| 2025 | #3296 | ↓574 |
Frequently asked questions about Essie
Is Essie a popular name?
Yes — Essie currently ranks #3296 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Essie more common for boys or girls?
Essie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Essie most popular?
Essie peaked in 1919 in United States, with 1,063 recorded births that year.
Is Essie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Essie’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #168 in 1880 to #3296 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Essie?
At least 41,114 babies have been recorded with the name Essie across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Essie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Essie appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Essie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Essie include Emmalee, Esmee, Gillian, Ginger.
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