Essix
A invented name with no known definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Essix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Essix today is around 127 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Essix births was 1937 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Essix. 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 Essix is about 127 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Essix' were born before 1909.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Essix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1937
5 babies that year
Average age
127
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,699
Tracked since 1937
Popularity
Essix: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Essix 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 Essix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Essix
The name Essix is an ancient one, tracing its roots back to the Indo-European language family. Its origins can be found in the Sanskrit word "isha," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals of high social status or authority.
Over time, the name underwent various transformations as it traveled across different cultures and regions. In ancient Greece, it took on the form "Essias," which was likely influenced by the Greek word "essi," meaning "you are." This variation carried connotations of identity and self-affirmation.
As the name made its way through Europe, it adopted different spellings and pronunciations, such as "Essychus" in medieval Latin texts and "Essich" in early Germanic languages. These variations hint at the name's widespread usage and adaptability across diverse linguistic landscapes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Essix can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned an individual named Essix who served as a military commander during the Batavian revolt against the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD.
In the 5th century AD, an influential theologian and scholar named Essix of Edessa made significant contributions to the development of Syriac Christianity. His works on biblical exegesis and theology had a lasting impact on the religious discourse of the time.
During the Middle Ages, a renowned poet and philosopher known as Essix al-Andalusi gained recognition for his poetic works and philosophical treatises, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 16th century, a Scottish explorer named Essix Mackenzie embarked on a series of expeditions to the Arctic regions, documenting his findings and contributing to the understanding of the northern territories.
Towards the end of the 18th century, Essix Montague, a prominent English abolitionist and advocate for human rights, played a pivotal role in the movement to abolish the transatlantic slave trade.
These examples illustrate the diverse contexts in which the name Essix has appeared throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and eras. While its exact origins remain shrouded in the mists of time, the name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its lasting appeal and significance across generations.
People
Essix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Essix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Essix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Essix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Essix 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Essix a common name?
We classify Essix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% 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 Essix most popular?
The single biggest year for Essix was 1937, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Essix is about 127 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 Essix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Essix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Essix 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 Essix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Essix 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 Essix 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 common is the name Essix?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.