Essica
A feminine name possibly derived from the name Jessica or Essie.
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Essica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Essica today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Essica births was 1983 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Essica. 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.
People living today
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
1983
24 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1989 SSA rank
#4,401
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Essica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Essica from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 166 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Essica 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 Essica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Essicas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Essica
The name Essica has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in Italy, dating back to around 800 BC. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "essi," which means "life" or "living." It is believed to have been a popular name among the Etruscan people, who celebrated life and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Essica can be found in an ancient Etruscan inscription from the 6th century BC, which was discovered in the ruins of the city of Cerveteri. This inscription mentions a woman named Essica, who was likely a prominent figure in the community.
As the Etruscan civilization declined and was eventually assimilated into the Roman Empire, the name Essica gradually fell out of use. However, it resurfaced in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, where it was adopted by several noble families.
One notable figure with the name Essica was Essica Visconti, who lived in the 14th century and was a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled over Milan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
Another historical figure bearing the name Essica was Essica Borgia, a member of the infamous Borgia family of Renaissance Italy. Born in 1480, she was the daughter of Lucrezia Borgia and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian noblewoman named Essica Farnese, who was a member of the influential Farnese family. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support for the arts and education.
During the Renaissance period, the name Essica also gained some popularity in other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Spain. One notable figure from this time was Essica de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1520, who was known for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion.
In the 17th century, there was an English painter named Essica Leyburn, who was active in the early part of the century and is known for her portraits of wealthy patrons and members of the aristocracy.
While the name Essica has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by various individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.
People
Essica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Essica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Essica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Essica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Essica 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 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Essica a common name?
We classify Essica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Essica most popular?
The single biggest year for Essica was 1983, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Essica is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Essica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Essica 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.
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.