Esper

Pronunciation: [ EHSP-er ]

Esper is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,962 in the US, popular nicknames include Esp, Esy, and Espie.

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Girl Name #69,962 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Esper is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHSP-er.

Parents who love the name Esper often also consider Veora, Fran, Tenner .

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Historical Record

Esper first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.

Over 11 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 #69,962 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#69,962
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#69,962
Total SSA Count
5

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Esp Esy Espie

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Esper is also used as a boy name, ranked #13859.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Esper

Is Esper a boy or girl name?
Esper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69962. As a boy name, it is ranked #13859. Esper is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Esper?
Esper is pronounced EHSP-er.
How popular is the name Esper?
Esper is currently ranked #69962 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Esper?
Common nicknames for Esper include Esp, Esy, and Espie.
Is Esper a common or rare name?
Esper is an uncommon name, ranked #69962 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Esper?
Esper pairs well with Veora, Fran, Tenner, Alvern in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Esper?
Related spellings include Esperanza.

About the Name Esper

Esper is a girl name .

Is Esper a boy or girl name? Esper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,962 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,859. Esper is more commonly used as a boy name.

Esper is currently ranked #69,962 in popularity for girl 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 Esperanza . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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