Essie
Essie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Star.
Origin and history
Essie is historically a diminutive of names like Esther, meaning star, or Estelle. While traditionally and overwhelmingly given to females, it also appears in historical U.S. birth records for males. In modern times, it is very rare for boys and considered a vintage, traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,212 babies in the United States have been named Essie since 1880. It ranks #3486 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (52 %)
- AL (29.9 %)
- LA (7.7 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- TX (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 84 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 240 |
| 1920-1930 | 260 |
| 1930-1940 | 195 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 20 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Though overwhelmingly female, over 1,000 males were named Essie in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It developed primarily as a familiar diminutive for Esther or Estelle before occasionally being registered as a standalone name.