Epsie
A modern coined name from the Greek word "epse", meaning "to sew".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Epsie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Epsie today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Epsie births was 1914 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Epsie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Epsie is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Epsies were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Epsie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1914
15 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1940 SSA rank
#4,548
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Epsie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Epsie from the 1880s through to the 1940s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Epsie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Epsie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Epsies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Epsie
The name Epsie is a diminutive form of the name Euphemia, which has its origins in the Greek language. Euphemia is derived from the Greek word "euphemia," meaning "praise" or "well-spoken." It was a popular name among early Christians, who often chose names with positive or virtuous meanings.
In ancient Greek history, there are records of a few notable individuals bearing the name Euphemia. One such person was Euphemia of Chalcedon, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was revered for her unwavering faith and is celebrated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
Another historical figure with the name Euphemia was Euphemia, the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Maurice (539-602 AD). She lived during the 6th century and was known for her intelligence and education.
The name Euphemia gained popularity in various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. One of the earliest recorded examples of the diminutive form Epsie can be found in Scotland during the 16th century. Epsie Inglis, a Scottish woman born in 1571, is one of the earliest known individuals with this name.
In the 17th century, Epsie Buchanan, a Scottish woman born in 1627, was noted for her involvement in the Presbyterian church and her support for religious reform movements.
Another notable bearer of the name Epsie was Epsie Grahame, a Scottish woman born in 1699. She was a prominent figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and a patron of the arts and literature.
In the 19th century, Epsie Scott, born in 1812, was a Scottish writer and educator who published several books on education and moral instruction for children.
While the name Epsie is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans centuries and cultures, with its origins rooted in the ancient Greek language and its association with early Christian traditions.
People
Epsie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Epsie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Epsie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Epsie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Epsie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Epsie a common name?
We classify Epsie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 251 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Epsie most popular?
The single biggest year for Epsie was 1914, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Epsie is about 96 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Epsie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Epsie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Epsie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Epsie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Epsie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Epsie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Epsie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.