Essie Ingram

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Ingram — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Ingram 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 Ingram: Ingram or Ingrams is a surname, from the given name Ingram. A. I. Gordon-Ingram, major in the Korean War, B Company commander in the Battle of Hill 282 Adam Ingram (born 1951), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and MSP Adam Ingram (born 1947), British Labour Party politician and MP Alex Ingram (1945–2022), Scottish footballer Sir Arthur Ingram (ca.1565–1642) was an English investor, landowner and politician Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine (1666–1702), English Member of Parliament and peer Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine (1689–1736), British landowner and politician Arthur B.. 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: Ingram

Scottish

Ingram or Ingrams is a surname, from the given name Ingram. A. I. Gordon-Ingram, major in the Korean War, B Company commander in the Battle of Hill 282 Adam Ingram (born 1951), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and MSP Adam Ingram (born 1947), British Labour Party politician and MP Alex Ingram (1945–2022), Scottish footballer Sir Arthur Ingram (ca.1565–1642) was an English investor, landowner and politician Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine (1666–1702), English Member of Parliament and peer Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine (1689–1736), British landowner and politician Arthur B..

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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 Ingram

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 Ingram:

11
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Ingram?
The surname Ingram originates from Scottish. Ingram or Ingrams is a surname, from the given name Ingram. A. I. Gordon-Ingram, major in the Korean War, B Company commander in the Battle of Hill 282 Adam Ingram (born 1951), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and MSP Adam Ingram (born 1947), British Labour Party politician and MP Alex Ingram (1945–2022), Scottish footballer Sir Arthur Ingram (ca.1565–1642) was an English investor, landowner and politician Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine (1666–1702), English Member of Parliament and peer Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine (1689–1736), British landowner and politician Arthur B..
What are the origins of the name Essie Ingram?
The name Essie Ingram combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Ingram originates from Scottish.
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