Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Esau
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2007
Peak births
82
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Esau
How many people are named Esau?
An estimated 2,244 living Americans are named Esau.
How rare is Esau?
Esau is very rare among babies today, with 37 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 54.9% from its 2007 peak.
How old is the typical Esau?
The median age of a living American named Esau is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 38 years old.
Is Esau still popular?
Yes. Esau is holding steady, with 37 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Esau most common?
Esau has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20072025
Peak year
2007
Decline from peak
54.9%
2025
37
All-time
2,976