What is the origin of the name Essie?

Essie is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Essie?

In 2023, 63 babies were named Essie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Essie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 63 →

All-Time Total: 30,555

Peak Year: 1921

Essie is a diminutive form of the name Esther, which is of Persian origin. It means "star" or "myrtle leaf."

Essie Mae Washington-Williams - Daughter of Strom Thurmond, civil rights advocate.
Essie Parrish - Pomo basket weaver and cultural preservationist.
Essie Jain - Singer-songwriter known for ethereal folk music.
Essie Summers - New Zealand romance novelist.
Essie Coffey - Indigenous Australian activist and author.
Essie Fox - British author of historical fiction novels.
Essie Berry - TV personality and relationship expert.
Essie L. Berry - African American educator and community leader.

Girl names closely related to Essie

Willie Pearlie Earnestine Lula Minnie Marguita Mamie Shamekia

Boy names closely related to Essie

Sammie Willie Jaquarius Columbus Khylan Demetric Jamarius Mcarthur

Names with similar meaning to Essie

Citlali Estela Estella Estelle Ester Esther Estrella Hester

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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