How Many People Are Named Esaw?

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

Esaw
Very Rare
Hebrew

Esaw is a very rare male name, with only 95 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,491,352 Americans. The vast majority, 98%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~362
Living in US
1 in 915,606
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hebrew origin, meaning 'hunted'
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Resilient Mature Serene
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

457
Worldwide Bearers
#399,588
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
224
🇮🇳 India
94
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
35
🇿🇦 South Africa
32
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7
🇺🇬 Uganda
6
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4
🇸🇿 Swaziland
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
95 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (2%)
377
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 383 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
73

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

📜 Esaw Through the Generations

Esaw has been a name that's seen its peak in 1923 with 15 births, but it's remained stable since then, becoming a classic, old-school choice. With an average age of 92, most people named Esaw are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards the older population. This name's rarity and its historical context make it a unique piece of Americana, rarely heard but deeply rooted in the past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 17
Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Esaw

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Esaw's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Esaw

How Many People Have the Name Esaw?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 362 people in the United States currently share the name Esaw. That works out to roughly 1 in every 915,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Esaw a Common or Rare Name?

Esaw 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 Esaw Mean?

Esaw means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'hunted'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Esaw in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Esaw Most Popular?

The name Esaw reached peak popularity in 1923, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Esaw?

Approximately 362 people named Esaw live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 362. That works out to roughly 1 in 915,606 Americans.

Is Esaw a rare name?

Esaw is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 915,606 Americans has this name.

What does the name Esaw mean?

Esaw means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'hunted'" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Esaw more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Esaw are male and 0% are female.

When was Esaw most popular?

Esaw peaked in 1923 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US362
All-Time Births362
1 in X1 in 915,606
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1923
World Rank#399,588
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.