Esmae
How to say it: ez-MAY · /ɛzˈmeɪ/
Modern spelling of Esme, Old French 'esteemed, beloved' - Scottish classic revived via modern -ae spelling.
Esmae was the 1,010th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 149 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,025 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,010 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 149 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,915 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,025 |
| In France, 2025 | #32 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades hold nearly all of its history, making Esmae a fresh arrival. The 2020s brought its highest point, though a slight dip looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and airy with soft breathy sounds. Elodie shares its delicate style and Essie works as a nickname.
Nicknames
- Essie
- Mae
- Es
Other spellings
Honouring a Esmae in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Esmae is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #32 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #162.
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