Esveidy
Feminine name of unclear origin, perhaps from Esperanza (Spanish for "hope").
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Esveidy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Esveidy today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Esveidy births was 2008 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Esveidy. 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 Esveidy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
2008
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2014 SSA rank
#17,367
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Esveidy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Esveidy from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 37 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Esveidy remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Esveidy 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 Esveidy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Esveidy
The name Esveidy has its origins rooted in the Spanish language, with roots that can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the name Esveyda, which was a feminine form derived from the Old Spanish word "esvelto," meaning slender or graceful.
In its early days, the name was primarily used in regions of Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It gained popularity among the noble classes, who often sought names that conveyed a sense of elegance and refinement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Esveidy can be found in the writings of the Spanish poet and playwright, Lope de Vega, who lived from 1562 to 1635. In one of his plays, he included a character named Esveidy, which helped to popularize the name during the Spanish Golden Age.
Throughout the centuries, the name Esveidy has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Esveidy Fernández, a renowned Spanish painter who lived from 1732 to 1805. Her works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Spain, are considered significant contributions to the Rococo and Neoclassical art movements.
Another notable bearer of the name was Esveidy Ramírez, a Spanish-born revolutionary who fought alongside Simón Bolívar during the Venezuelan War of Independence in the early 19th century. Her bravery and dedication to the cause earned her a place in the annals of Latin American history.
In the realm of literature, Esveidy García was a celebrated Mexican novelist and poet who lived from 1875 to 1958. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, were instrumental in shaping the literary landscape of her time.
Esveidy Martínez, a Cuban-American artist and activist who lived from 1923 to 2009, was another prominent figure who bore this name. Her vibrant paintings and sculptures often reflected her experiences as an immigrant and her commitment to social justice.
Over time, the name Esveidy has spread beyond its Spanish roots, with variations and adaptations appearing in different cultures and languages. However, its connection to grace, elegance, and a rich cultural heritage remains a defining characteristic of this name.
People
Esveidy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Esveidy 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
Esveidy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Esveidy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Esveidy 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Esveidy a common name?
We classify Esveidy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Esveidy most popular?
The single biggest year for Esveidy was 2008, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Esveidy is about 19 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 Esveidy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Esveidy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Esveidy 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 Esveidy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Esveidy 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 Esveidy 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 Esveidy?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Esveidy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.