Esmeralda
Peaked at #133 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1911, Esmeralda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Esmeralda — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#133
in 1998
Current rank
#350
in 2024
Years tracked
108
1911–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1911, Esmeralda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #133 nationally with 2,477 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #377 (2014) to #350 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Esmeralda ranks #350 nationally for girls, with 891 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #350 | 891 |
| 2023 | #342 | 907 |
| 2022 | #371 | 853 |
| 2021 | #450 | 695 |
| 2020 | #394 | 790 |
| 2019 | #379 | 825 |
| 2018 | #377 | 832 |
| 2017 | #378 | 821 |
Esmeralda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3351
in 1982
Last ranked
#11909
in 2004
Years tracked
26
1973–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1973, Esmeralda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1982, ranking #3351 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Esmeralda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #11909.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #11,909 | 5 |
| 2003 | #8,075 | 8 |
| 2001 | #11,103 | 5 |
| 2000 | #10,927 | 5 |
| 1999 | #9,062 | 6 |
| 1998 | #7,840 | 7 |
| 1997 | #7,539 | 7 |
| 1995 | #8,122 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Esmeralda most popular?
Esmeralda was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #133 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Esmeralda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Esmeralda?
At least 50,923 babies have been recorded with the name Esmeralda in the US since 1911, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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