Name Legacy

Essence

Recorded 1973–2025 · United States

Essence was most popular in 1998, when 565 American babies were given the name — ranking #866 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,170, with 205 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 10,761 people named Essence.

Most popular in1998
Rank that year#866
Births that year565
Total since 188010,761

Essence over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Essence’s peak in 1998. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org