Girl · #14,958 in 2026

Essense

Essence has various meanings and uses for different thinkers and in different contexts. It is used in philosophy and theology as a designation for the property or set of properties or attributes that make an entity the entity it is or, expressed negatively, without which it would lose its identity.

Current Rank
#14,958
Peak Rank
#8,766 (1995)
Total Babies
82
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2010
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#8766
Peak Rank
82
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Essense

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Essence has various meanings and uses for different thinkers and in different contexts. It is used in philosophy and theology as a designation for the property or set of properties or attributes that make an entity the entity it is or, expressed negatively, without which it would lose its identity.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology
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The Story of Essense

Essense first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 9 Essenses were born — ranking #8,766 that year. As of 2026, Essense ranks #14,958 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Essenses have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Essense

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

  • Essence
  • Escence
  • Essens
  • Aisance
  • Essen
  • Esson
  • Esus
  • Pubescence
  • Ehsan
  • Esen
  • Essenced
  • Essonne

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essense

What does the name Essense mean?
Essence has various meanings and uses for different thinkers and in different contexts. It is used in philosophy and theology as a designation for the property or set of properties or attributes that make an entity the entity it is or, expressed negatively, without which it would lose its identity.
How popular is Essense in 2026?
In 2026, Essense ranks #14,958 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Essense most popular?
Essense reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #8,766 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Essense a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Essense is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Essense?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Essense include Dalma, Joyceline, Derra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Essense

Essense is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Essense's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #8,766. Use the chart and map above to compare Essense'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.