Essie Head

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Head — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Head 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 Head: Alicia Esteve Head (born 1973), Spanish impostor Anthony Head (born 1954), English actor and musician Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head (1906–1983), British politician and diplomat Barclay V. Head (1844–1914), British numismatist Bessie Head (1937–1986), South African novelist Daisy Head (born 1991), English actress David Head (born 1984), American author and winner of the George Washington Book Prize Don Head (ice hockey) (born 1933), Canadian ice hockey player Don Head (public servant), Canadian public servant Edith Head (1897–1981), American costume designer Emily Head (born 1988), English act. 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: Head

Spanish

Alicia Esteve Head (born 1973), Spanish impostor Anthony Head (born 1954), English actor and musician Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head (1906–1983), British politician and diplomat Barclay V. Head (1844–1914), British numismatist Bessie Head (1937–1986), South African novelist Daisy Head (born 1991), English actress David Head (born 1984), American author and winner of the George Washington Book Prize Don Head (ice hockey) (born 1933), Canadian ice hockey player Don Head (public servant), Canadian public servant Edith Head (1897–1981), American costume designer Emily Head (born 1988), English act.

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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 Head

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 Head:

3
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Head?
The surname Head originates from Spanish. Alicia Esteve Head (born 1973), Spanish impostor Anthony Head (born 1954), English actor and musician Antony Head, 1st Viscount Head (1906–1983), British politician and diplomat Barclay V. Head (1844–1914), British numismatist Bessie Head (1937–1986), South African novelist Daisy Head (born 1991), English actress David Head (born 1984), American author and winner of the George Washington Book Prize Don Head (ice hockey) (born 1933), Canadian ice hockey player Don Head (public servant), Canadian public servant Edith Head (1897–1981), American costume designer Emily Head (born 1988), English act.
What are the origins of the name Essie Head?
The name Essie Head combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Head originates from Spanish.
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