Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Esco since 1901
Babies named Esco per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Esco's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Esco is an exceedingly rare American given name. First recorded in 1901, the name peaked that same year and has since maintained a very low but stable level of use, never appearing in the top 1,000 names. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with an estimated 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. The name's origin is unclear, possibly a shortened form of names like Esmond or a surname derived from English place names. Due to its scarcity, Esco has no recorded top states, and its style fits with early 20th century American masculine names. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a straightforward sound.
Esco is a rare given name, likely originating as a short form of names such as Esmond or Escott, or as a transferred use of the surname Esco. The surname itself may derive from various place names in England. Its use as a first name is very limited in the United States, first recorded in 1901 but never achieving widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Esco
Names that share Esco's style, for a brother or sister.
