Esme Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEZ-may / ˈɛz.meɪ

French; Persian

Meaning

French: beloved; Persian: emerald

Historical & Cultural Background

Esme is derived from the Old French word 'esmer', meaning to love. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, primarily for females. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is more commonly associated with girls. The name has also been linked to Persian roots, where it signifies 'emerald'.

Trend Summary

Esme has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a unisex name in recent years.

Similar Names

EmeryEmoryEsméEstebanEzekielEwanEdisonEliot

Variants

  • Esmee
  • Esmée

International Variants

  • Esma (Turkish)
  • Esmeralda (Spanish)

Famous people named Esme

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Fictional characters named Esme

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Sibling Suggestions

EliEzraEvanEamonEmmettElias

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Esme was first seen in the United States in 2016. Esme has ranked as high as #1418 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Esme has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Esme

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20165
20215