Feminine dossier · first seen 1971
Esmerelda
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Esmerelda
How many people are named Esmerelda?
An estimated 758 living Americans are named Esmerelda.
How rare is Esmerelda?
Esmerelda is very rare among babies today, with 26 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 33.3% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Esmerelda?
The median age of a living American named Esmerelda is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 30 years old.
Is Esmerelda still popular?
Yes — Esmerelda is currently rising in popularity, with 26 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
1971Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
33.3%
2025
26
All-time
776