Essex
Pronunciation: [ EHS-ihks ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Essex first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 8 babies have been named Essex in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Essex is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,861 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,861
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Essex
Essex is a girl name .
Is Essex a boy or girl name? Essex is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,861 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,603. Essex is more commonly used as a boy name.
Essex is currently ranked #13,861 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Essex include Ess, Esy, Esie, and Esskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Essex include Essence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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