Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Esmeralda.
National Rank (2025)
#373
All-Time Peak Rank
#133 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
51,571
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Esmeralda Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Esmeralda scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-6.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,477Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
103Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesEs-me-ra-lda
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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