FIRST NAME
Essence
Essence is the 1,762nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 7,424 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 34 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,762 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
7,424
living · #1,762
BABIES NAMED ESSENCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 1973–2025
2025199
As a female name, Essence peaked in 1998, when 565 babies were named Essence (the #457 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #28,198 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
34
living · #28,198
BABIES NAMED ESSENCE BY BIRTH YEAR · 2021–2025
20256
As a male name, Essence peaked in 2024, when 6 babies were named Essence (the #11342 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)