Esmeralda
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Esmeralda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 180 babies have been named Esmeralda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Esmeralda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,020 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,020
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a boy name .
Is Esmeralda a boy or girl name? Esmeralda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,020 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #350. Esmeralda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Esmeralda is currently ranked #28,020 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Esmeralda include Esm, Esme, Esmey, Esmeie, Esmer, Esmery, Esmerie, Lda, Lday, Ldaie, Alda, and Esy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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