Essie Kunze

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Kunze — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Kunze 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 Kunze: Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame. 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: Kunze

English

Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame.

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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 Kunze

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 Kunze:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant 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 Kunze?
The surname Kunze originates from English. Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame.
What are the origins of the name Essie Kunze?
The name Essie Kunze combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Kunze originates from English.
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