Essie
Meaning
traditionally star (diminutive of Esther)
The formal names behind Essie
Essie is an established short form of each of these names.
Estelle · French origin · star
Estella · Latin origin · from 'stella', meaning 'star'
Esther · Persian origin · star
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Essie peaked in the 1890s and the 1920s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Essie
Most people given the name Essie in the United States were born between 1940 and 1979. The Essie you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Essie deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Essie truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Essie fits with your family’s names and surname.
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