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Essie

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About Essie

This vintage charmer carries a lightness that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current. The double 's' creates a soft, whispered quality that suits a gentle spirit, while the playful ending brings an approachable warmth. It's a name that doesn't demand attention but naturally draws people in with its understated appeal. Perfect for parents seeking something classic yet uncommon, it offers nickname potential while standing beautifully on its own. The brevity makes it memorable without being trendy, and it pairs effortlessly with both traditional and modern middle names. Whether she's building sandcastles or leading boardroom meetings decades from now, this name adapts gracefully to every stage of life. It suggests someone creative, kind-hearted, and confident in her own quiet way.

Popularity of the Name Essie

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Essie
United StatesIreland
1880#168
1881#168
1882#153
1883#140
1884#142
1885#149
1886#149
1887#140
1888#143
1889#136
1890#138
1891#157
1892#141
1893#153
1894#137
1895#136
1896#126
1897#145
1898#150
1899#136
1900#129
1901#136
1902#133
1903#140
1904#129
1905#132
1906#145
1907#137
1908#148
1909#139
1910#134
1911#156
1912#155
1913#175
1914#181
1915#191
1916#197
1917#194
1918#194
1919#189
1920#197
1921#199
1922#200
1923#212
1924#210
1925#211
1926#211
1927#227
1928#221
1929#239
1930#250
1931#251
1932#234
1933#257
1934#267
1935#272
1936#274
1937#284
1938#294
1939#290
1940#309
1941#333
1942#342
1943#391
1944#337
1945#350
1946#414
1947#451
1948#440
1949#438
1950#458
1951#500
1952#499
1953#529
1954#595
1955#619
1956#658
1957#797
1958#805
1959#808
1960#887
1963#951
2017#918
2018#921
2019#636
2020#717
2024#653

Top names by country: United States · Ireland

Variations of Name Essie

Names Similar to Essie

Nicknames for Essie

  • Ess
  • Es
  • Essie
  • Sissy
Essie

Famous People Named Essie

Essie DavisAustralian actress
Essie Mae Washington-WilliamsAmerican teacher and writer, acknowledged as the daughter of Senator Strom Thurmond
Essie JainEnglish singer-songwriter
Essie Marie DorseyAmerican chemist and educator

Characters Named Essie

Essie CarmichaelCharacter in Agatha Christie's novel "Hickory Dickory Dock"
Essie MacGowanCharacter in the TV show "Holby City"
Essie HarrisonCharacter in the film "Five Feet Apart"

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