Total births
40
Unisex name · since 1914
Esper
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Esper, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1914–2019
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Esper is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 40 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Esper has been recorded 40 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2019.
- 40 total births
- 1914–2019 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
40 boys have been named Esper since 1914, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2019.
- 40
- total births
- 1914–2019
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Esper was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
9 babies were named Esper in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Esper's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Esper splits its recorded history at 1921: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Esper at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Esper popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2019
- Peak year (1916)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Esper popularity over time - girls
26 total births recorded since 1912 (Esper as girls' name)
Esper by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Esper's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Esper births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 20 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Esper? ▼
40 babies have been named Esper since 1914. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1916 with 9 births.
When was Esper most popular? ▼
Esper was most popular in the 1910s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Is Esper a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Esper is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 40 births, and as a girl's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Esper been used? ▼
Records for Esper go back to 1914, giving 106 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Esper? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Espen, Espn, Espiridion, Esperanza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Esper's data
- Esper's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (20 total births) through the 2010s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Esper
Nearby Names Like Esper
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Esper
Espen Boy
#3662 715 births
Espn Boy
173 births
Espiridion Boy
169 births
Esperanza Boy
35 births
Espy Boy
19 births
Compare Esper side by side: Esper vs Espen Esper vs Espn Esper vs Espiridion
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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, 1914–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Esper: Baby Name Since 1914 - 40 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/esper. 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 Esper 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.