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Essien

2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with E

Meaning & origin

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Essien's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Essien, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Essien
20066
20075
20095
20105
20115
20128
20136
20165
20228

Essien through the decades

  • Essien peaked in 2022, when 8 babies were named Essien in the US.

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