How Many People Are Named Esa?

Complete statistics for the name Esa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Esa
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Esa is a very rare male name, with only 701 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 470,687 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.

~389
Living in US
1 in 852,055
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,600
Worldwide Bearers
#11,547
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
35,885
🇫🇮 Finland
21,970
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10,196
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
6,357
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,474
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,327
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,297
🇵🇰 Pakistan
914
🇪🇬 Egypt
889
🇸🇪 Sweden
825

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
601 (86%)
♀ Female
100 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
666
Would be under 30 (94%)
43
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 709 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Esa Through the Generations

Esa has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. In 2023, it reached its peak with 58 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The average age of those named Esa is 12, indicating that the name is predominantly chosen for newborns and young children. With 666 under-30 and 43 aged 30-60, it's clear that Esa is a name for the future, with most of its bearers still in their formative years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 39
Texas 37
New York 35
Pennsylvania 10
Maryland 6
Virginia 6
New Jersey 5

⭐ Famous People Named Esa

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✨ Similar Names to Esa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Esa's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Esa

How Many People Have the Name Esa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 389 people in the United States currently share the name Esa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 852,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Esa a Common or Rare Name?

Esa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Esa Mean?

Esa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Esa in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Esa Most Popular?

The name Esa reached peak popularity in 2023, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Esa?

Approximately 389 people named Esa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 389. That works out to roughly 1 in 852,055 Americans.

Is Esa a rare name?

Esa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 852,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Esa mean?

Esa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Esa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Esa are male and 14% are female.

When was Esa most popular?

Esa peaked in 2023 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US389
All-Time Births389
1 in X1 in 852,055
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2023
World Rank#11,547
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.