Boy · #3,518 in 2026

Essix

Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.

Current Rank
#3,518
Peak Rank
#3,518 (1937)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1937
First Year
1937
Last Year
1937
Peak Year
#3518
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Essix

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

Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.

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The Story of Essix

Essix first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 5 Essixs were born — ranking #3,518 that year. As of 2026, Essix ranks #3,518 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Essixs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Essix

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

  • Essex
  • Esx
  • Sxe
  • Acics
  • Isx
  • Esex
  • Ethics
  • Esox
  • Osx
  • Esic
  • Asics
  • Isaacs

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essix

What does the name Essix mean?
Orthodontic retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic, that hold teeth in position after surgery or any method of realigning teeth.
How popular is Essix in 2026?
In 2026, Essix ranks #3,518 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Essix most popular?
Essix reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #3,518 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Essix a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Essix is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Essix?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Essix include Arel, Berchman, Dearld. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Essix

Essix is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Essix's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #3,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Essix'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.