Baby Name Popularity Profile

Esmeralda

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Esmeralda.

✦ Emerald 🌍 Spanish nature royal
National Rank (2025) #373
All-Time Peak Rank #133 Achieved 1998
Total U.S. Births 51,571 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1911 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 2,477 births in 1998
💡 The Esmeralda Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Emerald
Language Origin Spanish
Origin Type single
Derived from the Spanish word 'esmeralda', meaning 'emerald'.
Common Nicknames
Esme Alda
Pronunciation: ez-mer-AL-da
Themes & Categories
nature royal
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Esmeralda

According to SSA data, Esmeralda achieved its highest historical rank of #133 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 2,477 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 6.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 103 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Esmeralda across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -6.8% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,477 births in 1998
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 52 yrs
Registry Streak 103 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 28
1920s: 97
1930s: 112
1940s: 336
1950s: 1,092
1960s: 1,615
1970s: 3,898
1980s: 4,783
1990s: 10,288
2000s: 15,479
2010s: 8,879
2020s: 4,964

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Es-me-ra-lda
Letter Count 9 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 92.2% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico
States with Data 42
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #113 642 1998 Insufficient historical volume
California #155 17,506 1998 2.9% Decline
Texas #268 12,927 1998 3.7% Decline
Arizona #178 1,943 1998 21.3% Decline
New Mexico #328 461 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #445 647 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #305 1,102 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #282 778 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #260 2,802 1998 Stable
Florida #408 1,724 1998 9.8% Decline
Idaho #370 165 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #393 330 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #338 316 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #476 826 2006 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #546 815 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #253 154 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #509 567 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #372 394 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #644 268 2007 Insufficient historical volume
New York #638 1,443 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #557 379 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #574 296 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 149 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #583 301 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #617 227 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #658 221 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #599 152 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #682 166 2018 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #723 148 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #814 372 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #647 201 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #416 86 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #975 146 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #723 235 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #833 272 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #784 87 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 6 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 41 2024 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 10 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 11 2004 Insufficient historical volume

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