Essex
Every Essex since 1882 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Essex
Essex is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,758 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 443 American babies have been named Essex. Its peak came in 2023, when 24 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 Essex stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Essex year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,758 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,520 | 16 | #5,738 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,944 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,249 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,183 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,147 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,103 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,713 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,881 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,060 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,147 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #11,912 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,588 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,735 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,043 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,472 |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,612 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,838 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,110 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,884 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #3,977 |
| 1915 | — | — | 8 | #2,906 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Essex in 2025?
Essex ranked #4,758 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Essex?
443 babies have been named Essex in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Essex most popular?
Essex peaked in 2023, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Essex a boy or girl name?
Essex is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Essex rising or falling?
Essex is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.