Essex
Meaningland of the East Saxons · English
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #787 in 1894
21 babies were named Essex in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2023–2025
US births per million boys, 1882–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Essex you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Essex, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Essex would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEssex first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1894, when it ranked #787. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Essex means “land of the East Saxons”.
About the name Essex
Essex is a boy name of English origin meaning “land of the East Saxons”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-sex”. US birth records list Essex for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 61 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1894, when it ranked #787 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5.0 | 200,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 | 58,394 boys |
| 1890s | 16 | 62,383 boys |
| 1900s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1910s | 3.9 | 259,740 boys |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 193,424 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 505,051 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 680,272 boys |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 133,929 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 Essex
What does the name Essex mean?
Essex means “land of the East Saxons” in English.
What is the origin of the name Essex?
Essex has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Essex a boy or girl name?
Essex is a boy name.
How popular is the name Essex?
Essex ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1894 (#787).