Essie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Essie is an English name derived as a diminutive of Esther or Esmeralda, meaning 'star' or 'emerald'. It has evolved through names like Esther and Esmeralda before becoming popular in its own right. Essie is often associated with warm and friendly traits and has no direct biblical significance. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continues to be seen as a charming choice today.
The name Essie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Essie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Essie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1261st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1610th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2645th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 193rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 286th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 636th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2008th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4487th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9427th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3709th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Essie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Essie"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛsi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Essie is often derived as a diminutive of the name Esther or from the name Esmeralda, which means 'emerald' in Spanish.
Meaning
star; emerald
Language Evolution
Esther, Esmeralda, Essie
Biblical Background
Essie does not have a direct biblical background but is related to the name Esther, which is of Hebrew origin and means 'star'.
Historical Usage
Essie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a charming nickname and has remained in use as a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Esther, Esmeralda, Ess, Etta
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Essie is viewed as a sweet and vintage name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Essie Davis, an Australian actress, Essie Mae Washington-Williams, the daughter of U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Essie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Essie"
"Essie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1261st of 7545 | 521 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1610th of 6773 | 348 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2645th of 7552 | 183 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 193rd of 9107 | 19,468 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 286th of 9204 | 9,206 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 636th of 12526 | 4,171 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2008th of 19264 | 691 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4487th of 27321 | 322 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9427th of 35406 | 173 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3709th of 30306 | 499 |
Regional Popularity of "Essie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
42.27% 1000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
53.76% 1265th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
58.96% 1682nd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Essie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.10% 497th/1416 |
44.74% 617th/1379 |
4.40% 104th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.79% 677th/1546 |
54.56% 849th/1556 |
8.12% 191st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.25% 1119th/2227 |
52.18% 1268th/2430 |
14.13% 403rd/2853 |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
80.73% 2371st/2937 |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
40.31% 1418th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
60.28% 4112th/6822 |
69.36% 4353rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Essie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Essie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.