Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Essam

Name: Popularity of the name Essam in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Essam, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#6,322 (2015)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

+71%

1990

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#6322

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Essam

Essam first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 13 Essams were born — ranking #6,322 that year. As of 2026, Essam ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+71% over the past five years). In total, more than 134 Essams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Essam

Phonetically similar names — useful when Essam is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Esem
Assume
Essen
Esson
Essene
Ysm
Sram
Ehsan
Isim
Isam
Esen
Issam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essam

What does the name Essam mean?

Essam is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Essam in 2026?

In 2026, Essam ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Essam most popular?

Essam reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #6,322 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Essam a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Essam is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Essam?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Essam include Levent, Siaosi, Flynt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Essam

Essam is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Essam's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #6,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Essam's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.