Essie
Essie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Essie
- A diminutive form of the female given name Esther.
Etymology
From Esther + -ie.
How popular is Essie?
Since 1880, 39,682 girls and 1,212 boys in the U.S. have been named Essie (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #471 in 1894. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Essie FAQ
What does the name Essie mean?
A diminutive form of the female given name Esther. From Esther + -ie.
How popular is the name Essie?
Since 1880, 39,682 girls and 1,212 boys in the U.S. have been named Essie (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #126 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #471 in 1894. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Essie a boy or girl name?
Essie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 39,682 girls and 1,212 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.