Esmond
Meaningdivine protection · Old English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,345 in 1907
7 babies were named Esmond in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,094 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1907–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Esmond you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Esmond, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Esmond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEsmond first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1907, when it ranked #1,345. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEsmond has slipped 3,094 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Esmond means “divine protection”.
About the name Esmond
Esmond is a boy name of English origin meaning “divine protection”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Esmond for boys from 1907 to 2025, in 66 of those 119 years. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked #1,345 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 45,113 boys |
| 1910s | 9.7 | 102,881 boys |
| 1920s | 6.9 | 144,718 boys |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 362,319 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 495,050 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 198,020 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Esmond
What does the name Esmond mean?
Esmond means “divine protection” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Esmond?
Esmond has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Esmond a boy or girl name?
Esmond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Esmond?
Esmond ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1907 (#1,345).