Essie Driggers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Driggers — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Driggers 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 Driggers: Driggers is a surname most often originating in the Southeastern United States. Although the origins are unclear, one proposed explanation comes from a transformation of a branch of the "Rodriguez" surname originating in the Southeastern United States. Emanuel Driggus (born c. 1620s-d. 1673), patriarch of Driggers family Nate Driggers (born 1973), American basketball player Scott Driggers (born 1962), American handball player Driggers D1-A, American monoplane Walt Driggers Field, baseball venue in Texas, United States 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: Driggers

English

Driggers is a surname most often originating in the Southeastern United States. Although the origins are unclear, one proposed explanation comes from a transformation of a branch of the "Rodriguez" surname originating in the Southeastern United States. Emanuel Driggus (born c. 1620s-d. 1673), patriarch of Driggers family Nate Driggers (born 1973), American basketball player Scott Driggers (born 1962), American handball player Driggers D1-A, American monoplane Walt Driggers Field, baseball venue in Texas, United States

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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 Driggers

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 Driggers:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Driggers?
The surname Driggers originates from English. Driggers is a surname most often originating in the Southeastern United States. Although the origins are unclear, one proposed explanation comes from a transformation of a branch of the "Rodriguez" surname originating in the Southeastern United States. Emanuel Driggus (born c. 1620s-d. 1673), patriarch of Driggers family Nate Driggers (born 1973), American basketball player Scott Driggers (born 1962), American handball player Driggers D1-A, American monoplane Walt Driggers Field, baseball venue in Texas, United States
What are the origins of the name Essie Driggers?
The name Essie Driggers combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Driggers originates from English.
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