Essie
Peaked at #126 nationally in 1896, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Essie has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Essie — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#126
in 1896
Current rank
#2718
in 2024
Years tracked
144
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Essie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #126 nationally with 381 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4939 (2014) to #2718 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Essie ranks #2718 nationally for girls, with 63 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,718 | 63 |
| 2023 | #3,108 | 53 |
| 2022 | #3,233 | 50 |
| 2021 | #3,633 | 42 |
| 2020 | #4,200 | 33 |
| 2019 | #3,057 | 53 |
| 2018 | #3,632 | 42 |
| 2017 | #3,871 | 39 |
Essie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#471
in 1894
Last ranked
#8290
in 1989
Years tracked
79
1881–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Essie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1894, ranking #471 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Essie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #8290.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #8,290 | 5 |
| 1983 | #6,568 | 5 |
| 1982 | #6,669 | 5 |
| 1970 | #3,976 | 7 |
| 1967 | #4,147 | 5 |
| 1966 | #3,651 | 6 |
| 1964 | #2,919 | 9 |
| 1959 | #2,577 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Essie most popular?
Essie was most popular in 1896, when it ranked #126 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Essie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Essie?
At least 40,847 babies have been recorded with the name Essie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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