Esme-Rose
Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Esme-Rose: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2020.
Combining the elegance of French and the timeless appeal of floral names, Esme-Rose is a modern double-barrelled name that pairs Esme (derived from Old French *esmé*, meaning "esteemed" or "beloved") with Rose, a classic Latin name for the flower. Its most famous literary bearer is Esmé, the poignant young girl in J.D. Salinger's short story "For Esmé—with Love and Squalor," though the name has also been popularised by actress Esmé Bianco. While no major places directly share the name, Rose is echoed in places like the River Rose in Scotland or the town of Roslin. Intriguingly, the Scottish variant of Esme—spelled Esmée with an accent—was historically a male name in 16th-century Scotland before shifting to feminine usage today.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20207 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y