Esmae
Every Esmae since 2008 — 1,527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esmae
Esmae is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,445 in 2025 with 149 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 1,527 American babies have been named Esmae. Its peak came in 2022, when 170 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Esmae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esmae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | #1,445 |
| 2024 | 98 | #2,003 |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,433 |
| 2022 | 170 | #1,369 |
| 2021 | 134 | #1,572 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,689 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,543 |
| 2018 | 132 | #1,617 |
| 2017 | 72 | #2,490 |
| 2016 | 81 | #2,327 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,899 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,941 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,091 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,751 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,798 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,674 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,152 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,977 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esmae in 2025?
Esmae ranked #1,445 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 149 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esmae?
1,527 babies have been named Esmae in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esmae most popular?
Esmae peaked in 2022, when 170 newborns received the name.
Is Esmae a boy or girl name?
Esmae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esmae rising or falling?
Esmae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.