Boy nameCurrently #5,495 in the USRising
Essex
//ˈɛsɪks//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Essex'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.
Essex's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Essex |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Essex through the decades
- Essex peaked in 2023, when 24 babies were named Essex in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Essex has risen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Essex currently ranks #5,495 in the US and is on the rise.