Esper
Pronunciation: [ EHSP-er ]
Esper is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,859 in the US, popular nicknames include Esp, Esy, and Espie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Esper first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 7 babies have been named Esper in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Esper is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,859 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,859
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Esper is also used as a girl name, ranked #69962.
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About the Name Esper
Esper is a boy name .
Is Esper a boy or girl name? Esper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,859 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,962. Esper is more commonly used as a boy name.
Esper is currently ranked #13,859 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Esper include Esp, Esy, and Espie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Esper include Espen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis