Total births
858
Boys' name · since 1991
Esaias
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 858 babies named Esaias, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2150
- among boys today
- 858
- born since 1991
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Esaias is the #2150 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 858 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Esaias recorded 858 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #2150 nationally today, ahead of 85% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #2150 among boys today
- 858 born since 1991
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Esaias is currently the #2150 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 858 born since 1991, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2150
- among boys today
- 858
- born since 1991
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Esaias vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2150
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Esaias was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
69 babies were named Esaias in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Esaias compares
858 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Esaias's all-time total is 134% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Esaias | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 858 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 23 | 22,252 |
Esaias's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Esaias's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 69, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Esaias at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,150
Active since
1991
Esaias popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Esaias by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Esaias's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Esaias births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
188 births
- 2010s
2010s
288 births
- 2020s
2020s
330 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 330 births (38% of all-time use).
How Esaias compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Esaias's total volume
Esaias vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Esaias by state
Where Esaias concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 103 | 12.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 64 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Esaias's total US births 12.0%
Even split
103 of 858 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Esaias? ▼
Esaias has been given to 858 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2150 as of the latest data. 69 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Esaias most popular? ▼
Esaias was most popular in the 2020s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Esaias most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Esaias are California (103 births), Texas (64 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Esaias been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Esaias since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Esaias? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esau, Esai, Esa, Esaw, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Esaias's data
- California records the most Esaiass (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Esaias
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Esaw Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Esaias: #2150 Boys' Name - 858 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/esaias. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Esaias draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.