Essie Bednar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Bednar — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Bednar is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Essie is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Essie is a given name and nickname/hypocorism usually used as a feminine name. As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star." As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, Chreistos Chrestus, Celeste, Jessica, Leslie, Lesley, Estefania, Elizabeth, Estabella and Esmeralda. In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade. The surname Bednar: Andy Bednar (1908–1937), American baseball player David Bednar (baseball) (born 1994), American baseball player Franz Bednar (1910–1987), Austrian bobsledder George Bednar (1942–2007), American football player and beverage executive Jan Bednář (born 2002), Czech ice hockey player Jared Bednar (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Jaroslav Bednář (born 1976), Czech ice hockey player Karolína Bednářová (born 1986), Czech volleyball player Marcela Bednar, German sprint canoer Markéta Bednářová (born 1981), Czech basketball player Martin Bednár (born 1999), Slovak footballer Pavel Bedn. Essie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Essie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Essie

Meaning: star.

Germanic

Essie is a given name and nickname/hypocorism usually used as a feminine name. As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star." As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, Chreistos Chrestus, Celeste, Jessica, Leslie, Lesley, Estefania, Elizabeth, Estabella and Esmeralda. In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade.

Surname: Bednar

Slavic

Andy Bednar (1908–1937), American baseball player David Bednar (baseball) (born 1994), American baseball player Franz Bednar (1910–1987), Austrian bobsledder George Bednar (1942–2007), American football player and beverage executive Jan Bednář (born 2002), Czech ice hockey player Jared Bednar (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Jaroslav Bednář (born 1976), Czech ice hockey player Karolína Bednářová (born 1986), Czech volleyball player Marcela Bednar, German sprint canoer Markéta Bednářová (born 1981), Czech basketball player Martin Bednár (born 1999), Slovak footballer Pavel Bedn.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Essie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Essie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Essie Bednar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Essie Bednar:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Essie?
The first name Essie originates from Germanic. Essie is a given name and nickname/hypocorism usually used as a feminine name. As a standalone name, Essie can be found in several languages, including Romance, Germanic, and Persian ones. In each case, the name means "star." As a nickname, it is used as a short form of several names, including Esther, Estelle, Estella, Estrella, Chreistos Chrestus, Celeste, Jessica, Leslie, Lesley, Estefania, Elizabeth, Estabella and Esmeralda. In the United States, the name reached its greatest popularity in the 1890s, peaking as the 139th most popular name for girls born during that decade.
When was Essie most popular?
The name Essie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bednar?
The surname Bednar originates from Slavic. Andy Bednar (1908–1937), American baseball player David Bednar (baseball) (born 1994), American baseball player Franz Bednar (1910–1987), Austrian bobsledder George Bednar (1942–2007), American football player and beverage executive Jan Bednář (born 2002), Czech ice hockey player Jared Bednar (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player and coach Jaroslav Bednář (born 1976), Czech ice hockey player Karolína Bednářová (born 1986), Czech volleyball player Marcela Bednar, German sprint canoer Markéta Bednářová (born 1981), Czech basketball player Martin Bednár (born 1999), Slovak footballer Pavel Bedn.
What are the origins of the name Essie Bednar?
The name Essie Bednar combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Bednar originates from Slavic.
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