Esme is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5128 in 1996 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,052 births ranking #303. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 92,261 girls born was named Esme. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Esme is a sleek, elegant name meaning esteemed or beloved. It feels soft, refined, and very modern despite its older French roots.
The name was once relatively rare in English-speaking use but became much more popular as short, polished vintage names rose in popularity. Its appeal lies in delicacy and restraint.