Essie Hampton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Hampton — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Hampton 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 Hampton: Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep. 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: Hampton

English

Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep.

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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 Hampton

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 Hampton:

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Hampton?
The surname Hampton originates from English. Barry Hampton (born 1941), New Zealand cricketer Bruce Hampton (1947–2017), American musician Christopher Hampton (born 1946), British playwright Dan Hampton (born 1957), American football player Dave Hampton (born 1947), American football player David Hampton (1964–2003), American con artist Dominique Hampton (born 2000), American football player Emma Stark Hampton (1843–1925), American organizational leader Ethan Hampton, American football player Exie Lee Hampton (1893–1979), African-American educator, community leader and clubwoman Fred Hampton (1948–1969), African-American activist and dep.
What are the origins of the name Essie Hampton?
The name Essie Hampton combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Hampton originates from English.
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