Esa
Esa is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Hairy or maker, depending on Hebrew or Finnish etymological roots.
Origin and history
Esa is a masculine name with multiple origins, functioning either as a variation of the Hebrew name Esau or as a Finnish short form of Esaias (Isaiah). In the United States, it remains a rare choice but has seen modest, increasing usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
659 babies in the United States have been named Esa since 1880. It ranks #4017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1654.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.1 %)
- NY (27.2 %)
- CA (25.8 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- MD (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 272 |
| 2020-2029 | 273 |
Famous people named Esa
- Esa Tikkanen: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Fun facts
- In Finland, Esa is a traditional male given name derived from Esaias.
- More than a third of all U.S. births recorded for the name Esa have occurred since 2020.