Name comparison · girl names
Esme vs. Esmeralda
In 2025, Esme leads at #298 among U.S. girls' names, with Esmeralda at #373. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Esme | Esmeralda |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #298 | #373 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,032 | 823 |
| All-time peak | #298 in 2025 | #133 in 1998 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 37 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Rhode Island (#91) | Nevada (#108) |