3,017births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1880Peak · United States
#3181United States 2025
Esau is a boy name family recorded 3,017 times in 2 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3181 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1880, at 2.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Esau
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esau | Italian | 2,976 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3181 | 1880 | ▲ 7 % |
| Esau | Italian | 41 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1990 | – |
Questions about Esau
How popular is the name Esau?
In 2025 it ranked #3181 in the United States. Official registers record 3,017 births across 2 countries.
When was Esau most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1880, at 2.5 births per 100,000.
Is Esau a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Esau is a boy name.