Esnaider
A masculine name derived from the Spanish word "es" (being).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Esnaider. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Esnaider today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Esnaider births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Esnaider. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Esnaider. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,647
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Esnaider: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Esnaider 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 Esnaider during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Esnaider
The given name Esnaider is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, particularly in the Gothic and Old Norse dialects spoken by the Viking and Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of Scandinavia and northern Europe during the early medieval period.
One theory suggests that Esnaider is derived from the Old Norse word "esneidr," which means "strong and resilient." This name may have been given to children born during harsh winters or difficult times to symbolize their strength and endurance in the face of adversity.
Another possible origin of the name Esnaider can be traced back to the Gothic word "asneis," which translates to "warrior" or "fighter." This connection hints at the name's association with bravery and valor, qualities that were highly valued in the warrior cultures of the ancient Germanic peoples.
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Esnaider directly, its linguistic roots and cultural significance can be inferred from the languages and traditions of the Germanic tribes.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Esnaider are found in medieval Scandinavian and German records, often appearing as a surname or a place name. One notable example is Esnaider von Altenburg, a German knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Esnaider. Here are five examples:
1. Esnaider the Skald (c. 950 - 1020), a renowned Norse poet and storyteller who traveled throughout the Viking lands, entertaining kings and commoners alike with his epic tales and verses.
2. Esnaider von Rostock (1315 - 1388), a German merchant and explorer who established trade routes between the Hanseatic cities and the kingdoms of Scandinavia.
3. Esnaider Eriksson (1472 - 1541), a Swedish military commander who led the defense of Stockholm against Danish invaders during the Swedish War of Liberation.
4. Esnaider Grimm (1623 - 1698), a German clockmaker and inventor, credited with developing one of the earliest mechanical clocks with a pendulum escapement.
5. Esnaider Thorvaldsson (1819 - 1892), an Icelandic poet and scholar who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the ancient Norse sagas and literature.
People
Esnaider + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Esnaider 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
Esnaider: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Esnaider?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Esnaider 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Esnaider a common name?
We classify Esnaider as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Esnaider most popular?
The single biggest year for Esnaider was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Esnaider is about 11 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 Esnaider in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Esnaider a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Esnaider in the SSA data are male. 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 Esnaider still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Esnaider 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 Esnaider 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 called Esnaider?
See how many Americans are named Esnaider on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.