Holding steady.
Popularity of Epsie since 1881
Babies named Epsie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Epsie's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 54 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Epsie is a rare Scottish diminutive that saw its highest recorded usage in 1888, when it appeared in U.S. Social Security data. It has not ranked among the top 1,000 names since the late 19th century, and its one-in-N probability is too small to calculate, reflecting its extreme scarcity in modern records. The trajectory of Epsie has been stable at near-zero frequency for well over a century. While no top states are associated with the name, its style echoes other short, affectionate Scottish forms like Effie and Jessie that were prevalent in the 1880s. For parents drawn to obscure vintage names with a Scottish heritage, Epsie offers a distinctive though little-attested option.
Epsie is a rare given name, likely a diminutive or pet form from the Scottish Eppie, itself a familiar form of Elizabeth. Alternatively, it may be derived from Ebba, an Old English name of uncertain meaning. The name saw its peak recorded usage in 1888 in the United States, during a period when similar short, diminutive names were common among girls. It has remained extremely rare since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Eppie
Sibling names for Epsie
Names that share Epsie's style, for a brother or sister.
