Essence

Essence is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 227 girls in the United States.

Essence at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Essence

Essence belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Essence first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #457 in 1998, and in 2024 227 babies received the name — 10,543 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Essence in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#457 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Essence in 2024
227
Total since 1880
10,543

Essence in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#3409 in 2002
Babies named Essence in 2025
3
Total since 1996
30

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Essence mean?

The meaning of Essence is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Essence a boy or girl name?

Essence is a girl name. In 2024, 227 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Essence?

Essence comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Essence?

Essence first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #457 in 1998, and 227 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].