Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from French."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Esmé or Esmée is a given name derived from the past participle of the Old French verb esmer, "to esteem", thus signifying "esteemed", or similarly "beloved". Originally a masculine name, Esmé had become a feminine name by the mid-twentieth century.
Esmé or Esmée is a given name derived from the past participle of the Old French verb esmer, "to esteem", thus signifying "esteemed", or similarly "beloved". Originally a masculine name, Esmé had become a feminine name by the mid-twentieth century.
Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.
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Root element "Esmee" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from French.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~812 people named Esmee in the US. Peaked in 2019 with 78 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Esmee is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 5.
Esmee is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 812 people in the United States are named Esmee. The name peaked in 2019 with 78 recorded uses.
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