Esai
Every Esai since 1987 — 2,478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esai
Esai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,591 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,478 American babies have been named Esai. Its peak came in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Esai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | #1,591 |
| 2024 | 119 | #1,506 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,642 |
| 2022 | 87 | #1,842 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,136 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1,851 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2,006 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,289 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,564 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,174 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,161 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,975 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,010 |
| 2011 | 75 | #1,876 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,128 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,017 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1,921 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,020 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,045 |
| 2005 | 95 | #1,508 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,659 |
| 2003 | 104 | #1,328 |
| 2002 | 108 | #1,259 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,094 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,028 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,329 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,995 |
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Famous people named Esai
- Esai Morales Actor · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esai in 2025?
Esai ranked #1,591 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esai?
2,478 babies have been named Esai in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esai most popular?
Esai peaked in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Esai a boy or girl name?
Esai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esai rising or falling?
Esai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Esai?
Well-known people named Esai include Esai Morales (actor).