Esmie
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Esmie: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2019.
Esmie is a Scottish variant of Esmé, a name derived from the Old French *esmé*, meaning "esteemed" or "loved." It arrived in Scotland through the 16th-century French courtier Esmé Stuart, who became Duke of Lennox and a favourite of James VI, giving the name a quiet historical weight north of the border. Though few famous bearers are recorded under the Esmie spelling, the name has a delicate, vintage charm and is sometimes used as a short form of Esmeralda in other cultures. A place connection is indirect: the Lennox region shares its roots with the aristocratic line that brought Esmé into Scottish use. Today, Esmie feels both classic and fresh, a softer counterpart to the more familiar Esme, and remains a rare but cherished choice among modern Scottish parents.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20195 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y