Girl nameCurrently #1,085 in the USRising
Essence
//ˈɛsəns//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19987 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Essence's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Essence's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Essence |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 72 |
| 1983 | 104 |
| 1984 | 80 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1986 | 91 |
| 1987 | 95 |
| 1988 | 102 |
| 1989 | 109 |
| 1990 | 138 |
| 1991 | 193 |
| 1992 | 226 |
| 1993 | 245 |
| 1994 | 262 |
| 1995 | 502 |
| 1996 | 431 |
| 1997 | 440 |
| 1998 | 565 |
| 1999 | 529 |
| 2000 | 447 |
| 2001 | 322 |
| 2002 | 273 |
| 2003 | 333 |
| 2004 | 308 |
| 2005 | 268 |
| 2006 | 320 |
| 2007 | 287 |
| 2008 | 274 |
| 2009 | 263 |
| 2010 | 247 |
| 2011 | 245 |
| 2012 | 225 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 189 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 155 |
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2020 | 186 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 255 |
| 2023 | 250 |
| 2024 | 233 |
Essence through the decades
- Essence peaked in 1998, when 565 babies were named Essence in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Essence has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Essence currently ranks #1,085 in the US and is on the rise.