Essien
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Essien first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 53 babies have been named Essien in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Essien is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,755 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,755
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Essien
Essien is a boy name .
Essien is currently ranked #11,755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Essien include Ess, Essi, Essiy, Essiie, Esy, Esie, and Esskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Essien include Essiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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