Essie Schaaf

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Essie Schaaf — star.
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Essie Schaaf 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 Schaaf: Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau. 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: Schaaf

English

Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Essie Schaaf

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 Schaaf:

5
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Schaaf?
The surname Schaaf originates from English. Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.
What are the origins of the name Essie Schaaf?
The name Essie Schaaf combines two different traditions: the first name Essie has Germanic roots, while the surname Schaaf originates from English.
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