Essence
Essence: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Essence
- A female given name of African-American usage.
How popular is Essence?
Since 1880, 10,744 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Essence (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #457 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #11078 in 2025. In 2025, 205 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Essence
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Essence FAQ
What does the name Essence mean?
A female given name of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Essence?
Since 1880, 10,744 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Essence (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #457 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #11078 in 2025. In 2025, 205 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Essence a boy or girl name?
Essence is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,744 girls and 17 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.