10,795births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1998Peak · United States
#1163United States 2025
Essence is a girl name family recorded 10,795 times in 4 countries since 1973. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1163 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1998, at 15.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Essence
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence | English | 10,761 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1163 | 1998 | ▲ 46 % |
| Essence | English | 19 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2010 | – |
| Essence | English | 10 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2022 | – |
| Essence | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2010 | – |
Questions about Essence
How popular is the name Essence?
In 2025 it ranked #1163 in the United States. Official registers record 10,795 births across 4 countries.
When was Essence most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1998, at 15.4 births per 100,000.
Is Essence a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Essence is a girl name.