Esme

Rank 307th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Esme was 307th most popular baby name for girls and 640th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,041 babies were named Esme in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,226 babies in the United States were named Esme. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Esme is around 8 to 9 years old.

The name "Esme" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Esme include Ez and Ezzie.

Esme Meaning & Origin

Esme is a charming name of French origin that means "esteemed" or "loved."

The name Esme is described as charming, sophisticated and artistic.

Pronunciation

Esme is pronounced ez-mey in English. The name Esme has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Esme

  • The name Esme is used by a character in the bestselling "Twilight" series, Esme Cullen.

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Geography

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