Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Essie
Endangered
Down 95.4% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
1,032
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Essie
How many people are named Essie?
An estimated 5,004 living Americans are named Essie.
How rare is Essie?
Essie is very rare among babies today, with 47 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.4% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Essie?
The median age of a living American named Essie is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 54 and 79 years old.
Is Essie still popular?
No. Essie is endangered as a baby name, down 95.4% from its 1921 peak with 47 births in 2025.
Where is Essie most common?
Essie has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 11.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
95.4%
2025
47
All-time
39,682