The nameEsmee

Esmee is a French-styled girl's name meaning "loved, esteemed". It was a top 200 name in England in 2015.

Meaning

Esmée comes from the Old French esmé, "esteemed, loved".

Origin

French.

History

Esmée is very popular in the Netherlands. In England and Wales Esmee reached 185th in 2015.

Esmee in other languages

Esmée is spelled Esmee in the Netherlands and Esmé in English. Its closest relative is Aimée, of similar meaning.

Famous people named Esmee

Popularity of the name Esmee

Esmee in the United States

3724thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2019peak year (78 births)
812babies named Esmee in the United States since 1880
03978 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Esmee was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 468 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Esmee. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Esmee in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.

Esmee in the United Kingdom

833rdmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2015peak year (331 births)
2,779babies named Esmee in the United Kingdom since 1997
0166331 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Esmee was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,874 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Esmee. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Esmee in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 70 births a year on average, against 153 in the five years before.

Esmee in France

28thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (1,575 births)
5,345babies named Esmee in France since 1900
07881,575 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Esmee in Belgium

52ndmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2025peak year (155 births)
2,037babies named Esmee in Belgium since 1995
078155 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Esmee

Names from the same generation as Esmee, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Esmee mean?

Esmée comes from the Old French esmé, "esteemed, loved".

What is the origin of the name Esmee?

French.

Is Esmee a girl's or a boy's name?

Esmee is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Esmee?

In 2024, Esmee was the 3724th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 41 births.

What are good sibling names for Esmee?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Delphine, Aurielle, Lya and Aurélie for a sister, Rainier, Ishaq, Hendrik and Jenson for a brother.

Who are famous people named Esmee?

Esmée Denters, singer.