Essence
Pronunciation: [ EHS-uhns ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Essence first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 11 babies have been named Essence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Essence is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,877 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,877
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Essence
Essence is a boy name .
Is Essence a boy or girl name? Essence is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,877 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,086. Essence is more commonly used as a girl name.
Essence is currently ranked #18,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Essence include Ess, Esse, Essey, Esseie, Nce, Ncey, Esy, Esie, and Esskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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