Essie

Essie 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 63 girls in the United States.

Essie at a glance

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

About the name Essie

Essie 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, Essie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #126 in 1896, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 39,635 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Essie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#126 in 1896
Peak year
1921
Babies named Essie in 2024
63
Total since 1880
39,635

Essie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1039 in 2021
Babies named Essie in 2025
14
Total since 1996
290

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Essie mean?

The meaning of Essie 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 Essie a boy or girl name?

Essie is a girl name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Essie?

Essie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Essie?

Essie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #126 in 1896, and 63 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].