443births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1894Peak · United States
#4707United States 2025
Essex is a boy name family recorded 443 times in 1 country since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4707 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1894, at 2.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Essex
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | English | 443 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4707 | 1894 | ▲ 294 % |
Questions about Essex
How popular is the name Essex?
In 2025 it ranked #4707 in the United States. Official registers record 443 births across 1 country.
When was Essex most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1894, at 2.4 births per 100,000.
Is Essex a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Essex is a boy name.