Esme
Esme is a girls' name of French origin meaning “esteemed, beloved.” It ranked #390 in the United States in 2025. From the Old French esmé meaning esteemed or loved.
how do you pronounce Esme?
EZ-may
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what does Esme mean?
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.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #390 |
| 2023 | #415 |
| 2022 | #441 |
| 2021 | #467 |
| 2020 | #498 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Esme?
- Esme Cullen (fictional, Twilight)
what names are similar to Esme?
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