An estimated 10,807 living Americans are named Esme.
How rare is Esme?
Esme is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,032 girls receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Esme?
The median age of a living American named Esme is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 11 years old.
Is Esme still popular?
Yes — Esme is currently rising in popularity, with 1,032 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Esme most common?
Esme has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appears 5.9× more often than the national baseline.
1913Peak 20222025
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
2%
2025
1,032
All-time
10,920
Diaspora map
Esme spread fast — broke out in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington (2019) and ran high in 24 states within a decade.
Broke out: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington, 2019 · over-represented in 24 states over 4 years
