Essie
Essie is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Star; modern short form of Esther or Estelle.
Origin and history
Essie is traditionally a diminutive of Esther, which derives from the Old Persian word for star, though it has also been used as a short form of Estelle. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an independent given name. Today, it remains a charming vintage choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
39,682 babies in the United States have been named Essie since 1880. It ranks #689 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1813.
States where it is most popular
- GA (16.1 %)
- AL (12.3 %)
- MS (12.1 %)
- SC (9.5 %)
- NC (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,554 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,059 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,467 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,999 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,967 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,355 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,696 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,274 |
| 1960-1970 | 892 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 310 |
| 2020-2029 | 288 |
Famous people named Essie
- Essie Davis: Actress
Fun facts
- Essie was a top-100 name for girls in the United States during the late 1880s and early 1890s.
- Though originally a nickname for Esther or Estelle, Essie has long been registered as an independent legal name in U.S. records.