How old is someone named Essence?
The average Essence is 23 years old.
Half of all living Essences are between 15 and 30.
When was Essence popular?
Essence had one big moment, peaking in 1998. 52% of the babies ever named Essence arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 182 | 170 |
| 1980s | 816 | 790 |
| 1990s | 3,531 | 3,500 |
| 2000s | 3,095 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 1,852 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 1,285 | 1,300 |
How many Essences are still alive?
About 11,000 Essences are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Essence since 1973.
Nearly every Essence ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Essence?
About half of living Essences are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 26%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 23%
Is Essence an old name?
Not really. Essence is younger than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Essence will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Essence a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Essences are women.
Names the same age as Essence
NAME TWIN
Essence's name twin is Yasmeen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Yasmeen's age curve is the closest match to Essence's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Essence
How old is the average Essence?
The average Essence in the US is 23 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Essence?
About 11,000 Essences are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Essence most popular?
In 1998, when about 570 baby girls were named Essence.
Is Essence a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 50% of living Essences, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this