Escher
Every Escher since 1999 — 348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Escher
Escher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,569 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 348 American babies have been named Escher. Its peak came in 2014, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Escher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Escher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,532 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,646 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,697 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,750 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,380 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,986 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,354 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,806 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,333 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,483 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,240 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,434 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,042 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,510 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,210 |
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| 2003 | 8 | #8,074 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Escher in 2025?
Escher ranked #6,569 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Escher?
348 babies have been named Escher in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Escher most popular?
Escher peaked in 2014, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Escher a boy or girl name?
Escher is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Escher rising or falling?
Escher is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.