Girl
Esmeralda
emerald
About Esmeralda
Rich with literary connections and cultural depth, Esmeralda evokes images of elegance and sophistication. This name has adorned characters in classic literature and real-world royalty, carrying an undeniable sense of grandeur. The four syllables create a rhythmic, almost musical quality when spoken aloud. Despite its formal appearance, it offers charming nickname options like Esme or Essie for everyday use. Esmeralda suits parents who want their daughter to carry a name with substance, one that commands attention and respect while maintaining an air of romantic beauty.
Popularity of the Name Esmeralda
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | #957 | |||
| 1952 | #870 | |||
| 1953 | #956 | |||
| 1954 | #866 | |||
| 1955 | #932 | |||
| 1957 | #933 | |||
| 1958 | #893 | |||
| 1959 | #884 | |||
| 1960 | #791 | |||
| 1961 | #799 | |||
| 1962 | #821 | |||
| 1963 | #865 | |||
| 1964 | #784 | |||
| 1965 | #788 | |||
| 1966 | #742 | |||
| 1967 | #821 | |||
| 1968 | #795 | |||
| 1969 | #839 | |||
| 1970 | #704 | |||
| 1971 | #745 | |||
| 1972 | #609 | |||
| 1973 | #432 | |||
| 1974 | #461 | |||
| 1975 | #448 | |||
| 1976 | #420 | |||
| 1977 | #432 | |||
| 1978 | #425 | |||
| 1979 | #416 | |||
| 1980 | #420 | |||
| 1981 | #422 | |||
| 1982 | #424 | |||
| 1983 | #462 | |||
| 1984 | #503 | |||
| 1985 | #488 | |||
| 1986 | #464 | |||
| 1987 | #456 | |||
| 1988 | #480 | |||
| 1989 | #439 | |||
| 1990 | #423 | |||
| 1991 | #416 | |||
| 1992 | #403 | |||
| 1993 | #365 | |||
| 1994 | #375 | |||
| 1995 | #400 | |||
| 1996 | #360 | |||
| 1997 | #214 | |||
| 1998 | #133 | |||
| 1999 | #177 | |||
| 2000 | #195 | |||
| 2001 | #201 | |||
| 2002 | #205 | |||
| 2003 | #202 | |||
| 2004 | #212 | |||
| 2005 | #214 | |||
| 2006 | #223 | |||
| 2007 | #191 | |||
| 2008 | #256 | |||
| 2009 | #299 | |||
| 2010 | #283 | |||
| 2011 | #334 | |||
| 2012 | #360 | |||
| 2013 | #393 | |||
| 2014 | #377 | |||
| 2015 | #370 | |||
| 2016 | #377 | |||
| 2017 | #378 | |||
| 2018 | #377 | |||
| 2019 | #379 | |||
| 2020 | #394 | #954 | #716 | |
| 2021 | #450 | |||
| 2022 | #371 | #932 | ||
| 2023 | #342 | #970 | #931 | |
| 2024 | #350 | |||
| 2025 | #373 | #917 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Esmeralda
- Esméralda
- Esmeralde
- Esmerelda
- Esmeraldis
Names Similar to Esmeralda
Nicknames for Esmeralda
- Esme
- Essie
- Ralda
- Esmi
Famous People Named Esmeralda
| Esmeralda Santiago | Puerto Rican author and educator |
| Esmeralda de Souza | Brazilian model and actress |
| Esmeralda Ugalde | Mexican singer and actress |
| Esmeralda Mitre | Argentine actress and politician |
| Esmeralda Herrera | Mexican fashion designer |
| Esmeralda Pimentel | Mexican actress |
| Esmeralda García | Spanish Olympic weightlifter |
| Esmeralda González | Venezuelan model and beauty queen |
| Esmeralda Moya | Spanish actress |
| Esmeralda Liu | Chinese model and actress |
| Esmeralda Tavares | Portuguese fashion model |
| Esmeralda Enrique | Canadian flamenco dancer |
| Esmeralda Sánchez | Chilean politician and lawyer |
| Esmeralda Spalding | American jazz bassist and singer |
| Esmeralda Padilla | Bolivian politician and activist |
| Esmeralda de Palma | Uruguayan artist and illustrator |
| Esmeralda Kalil | Brazilian fashion and beauty blogger |
| Esmeralda Reyes | Mexican-American ballet dancer |
| Esmeralda Bermudez | American journalist |
| Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitiño | Panamanian jurist and diplomat |
Characters Named Esmeralda
| Esmeralda | Character in Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" |
| Esmeralda "Granny" Weatherwax | Character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series |
| Esmeralda "Emerald" Touissant | Character in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series |
| Esmeralda Poindexter | Character in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Esmeralda Quigley | Character in the animated film "The Pebble and the Penguin" |
| Esmeralda, the Queen of Atlantis | Character in the Disney animated film "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Esmeralda Fitzmonster | Character in the TV series "Monster High" |
| Esmeralda Ponce de León | Character in the telenovela "Esmeralda" |
| Esmeralda Flores | Character in the TV series "Jane the Virgin" |
| Esmeralda "Emer" | Character in the video game "Fire Emblem" |
| Esmeralda "Essie" Grundy | Character in the TV series "The Bill" |
| Esmeralda Quarta | Character in the manga and anime series "Black Clover" |
| Esmeralda Santiago | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag" |
| Esmeralda "Ezzy" Lee | Character in the TV series "Chicken Girls" |
| Esmeralda, the Sea Witch | Character in the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Esmeralda Norville | Character in the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Esmeralda "Esme" Cullen | Character in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series |
| Esmeralda "Esme" Watson | Character in the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Esmeralda Vega | Character in the TV series "Grimm" |
| Esmeralda "Esme" Squalor | Character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" |