Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Essex
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
21
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Essex
How many people are named Essex?
An estimated 218 living Americans are named Essex.
How rare is Essex?
Essex is very rare among babies today, with 21 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Essex?
The median age of a living American named Essex is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 54 years old.
Is Essex still popular?
Yes — Essex is currently rising in popularity, with 21 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.4× higher than the previous decade.
1882Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
21
All-time
435