Names Starting With E
GirlFrench#390 in 2025
Esme
Esme is a girls' name of French origin meaning “esteemed, beloved.” It ranked #390 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EZ-may
meaning & origin
The name Esme means “esteemed, beloved.” It comes from the French language tradition.
From the Old French esmé meaning esteemed or loved. It was used by J.D. Salinger in For Esmé—with Love and Squalor and gained modern popularity through Esme Cullen in the Twilight series.
popularity over time
#4982020
#4672021
#4412022
#4152023
#3902024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #390 |
| 2023 | #415 |
| 2022 | #441 |
| 2021 | #467 |
| 2020 | #498 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Esme
- Esme Cullen (fictional, Twilight)
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