Esaias
Every Esaias since 1991 — 858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esaias
Esaias is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,493 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 858 American babies have been named Esaias. Its peak came in 2024, when 69 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 Esaias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esaias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,493 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,139 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,179 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,070 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,390 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,774 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,441 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,763 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,145 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,553 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,257 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,399 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,784 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,749 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,497 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,028 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,358 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,064 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,157 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,135 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,892 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,249 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,114 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,692 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,547 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,677 |
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Famous people named Esaias
- Esaias van de Velde Painter · 1587–1630
- Esaias Tegnér Writer · 1782–1846
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esaias in 2025?
Esaias ranked #2,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esaias?
858 babies have been named Esaias in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esaias most popular?
Esaias peaked in 2024, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Esaias a boy or girl name?
Esaias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esaias rising or falling?
Esaias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Esaias?
Well-known people named Esaias include Esaias van de Velde (painter), Esaias Tegnér (writer).