Essie vs Kaitlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Essie Rank #2,714
Kaitlin Rank #5,120

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #5120 for Kaitlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Kaitlin ___

  • Kaitlin Marie
  • Kaitlin Anne
  • Kaitlin Elizabeth
  • Kaitlin Grace
  • Kaitlin Rose
  • Kaitlin Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

If you choose Kaitlin

Maeve Siobhan Declan Brendan Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Kaitlin more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Kaitlin at #5120 in the United States.

What do Essie and Kaitlin mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Kaitlin means "pure, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Essie and Kaitlin boy or girl names?

Essie is primarily a girl name. Kaitlin is primarily a girl name.

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