Essie
How to say it: ESS-ee · /ˈɛsi/
English diminutive of Esther ('star') and Estelle; vintage nickname-name revived since 19th century.
Essie was the 2,347th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 47 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #2,113 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,347 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 47 |
| Share of births | 1 in 70,539 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,113 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Essie peaked in the 1900s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Essie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Essie
- Essie Davis (born 1970)Australian actress
- Essie Mae Washington-Williams (1925–2013)American school teacher and writer
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