Gender: Unisex
Origin: French
Meaning: Kind Defender, Esteemed, Emerald, Loved
Pronunciation: ez-may, /ɛzˈmeɪ/, EH Z M
Popularity Rank: #5,910
Derived from the French word 'Aimé' meaning loved or beloved. It can also be a variant of the Spanish name Esméralda meaning emerald.
The name Esme is of French origin and means Kind Defender, Esteemed, Emerald, Loved. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Esme is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, South Africa, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ez-may
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɛzˈmeɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH Z M
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Esme is recorded 9,738 times globally, ranking it as the 5,910th most common name worldwide.
Esme is most prevalent in Mexico, with 3,823 occurrences, making it the 510th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Esme is found among 1 in every 236 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #510 | 1 : 236 |
| United States of America | #2,235 | 1 : 1,262 |
| South Africa | #1,615 | 1 : 1,838 |
| United Kingdom | #1,446 | 1 : 746 |
| Turkey | #2,171 | 1 : 1,617 |
| Spain | #2,063 | 1 : 1,545 |
| Colombia | #5,639 | 1 : 6,614 |
| Guatemala | #1,288 | 1 : 1,439 |
| Netherlands | #3,491 | 1 : 2,653 |
| Italy | #10,569 | 1 : 11,945 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Esme from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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