Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Essiel

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#8,947 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2023

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#8947

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Essiel

Essiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2023, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 8 Essiels were born — ranking #8,947 that year. As of 2026, Essiel ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Essiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Essiel

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

Esil
Esl
Ecil
Esel
Se
Assail
Essie
Istle
Esi
Essi
Isel
Ezel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essiel

What does the name Essiel mean?

Essiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2023. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Essiel in 2026?

In 2026, Essiel ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Essiel most popular?

Essiel reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,947 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Essiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Essiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Essiel include Hylan, Jhared, Anatoly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Essiel

Essiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Essiel's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,947. Use the chart and map above to compare Essiel'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.