Holding steady.
Popularity of Esaw since 1907
Babies named Esaw per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Esaw's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Esaw is an unusual variant of the biblical name Esau, first recorded in the United States in 1907. Its peak usage occurred in 1911, when it was given to only a handful of newborns. The name has remained consistently rare, never ranking in national popularity lists. Its trajectory over the decades has been stable, with sporadic appearances. As a spelling variant of Esau, Esaw carries the same biblical heritage, though its precise meaning is debated. The name's rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure biblical alternative.
Esaw is likely a variant spelling of Esau, a biblical name from the Hebrew 'Esav', meaning 'hairy'. In the Old Testament, Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, who sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob. The name Esaw emerged as an alternative spelling, perhaps influenced by phonetic spelling or regional dialects. Recorded in the United States since the early 20th century, it has never been common, with peak usage in 1911 when it was given to 5 newborns.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Esau
Sibling names for Esaw
Names that share Esaw's style, for a brother or sister.
