Esmeralda is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #342 in 2023 with 907 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 2,477 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,767 girls born was named Esmeralda. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.