Esme
Esme: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Esme
- A unisex given name from French.
- A male given name from French.
- A female given name from French.
- A diminutive of the female given name Esmeralda.
Etymology
Anglicized spelling of French Esmé.
How popular is Esme?
Since 1880, 10,920 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Esme (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #298 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #12716 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #298 for girls, with 1,032 babies given the name.
Names similar to Esme
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Esme
Sister and brother names that share Esme's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Esme FAQ
What does the name Esme mean?
A unisex given name from French. A male given name from French. A female given name from French. A diminutive of the female given name Esmeralda. Anglicized spelling of French Esmé.
What is the origin of the name Esme?
Esme is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Esme?
Since 1880, 10,920 girls and 10 boys in the U.S. have been named Esme (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #298 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #12716 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #298 for girls, with 1,032 babies given the name.
Is Esme a boy or girl name?
Esme is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,920 girls and 10 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.