Rising since 2010, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Ezmae since 2009
Babies named Ezmae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Ezmae is a modern, invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2009, reflecting the trend toward unique and phonetically constructed names. It has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 2010. In 2025, it ranked 3577, with a frequency of about 1 in 38268 births, and reached its highest rank so far in 2023. The name is predominantly chosen for girls, and its top state of popularity is New York. While its etymology is unclear, it likely draws inspiration from the established name Esme and the popular suffix -mae, making it a contemporary creation rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Ezmae is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2009. It appears to be a blend or respelling of names like Esme (derived from Old French 'esmé', meaning 'esteemed' or 'loved') and the popular suffix -mae (from the name Mae, itself a variant of May). Its rise in use likely reflects contemporary trends favoring unique, phonetic spellings. As a recent invention, Ezmae has no historical usage outside its brief U.S. history.
Where Ezmae is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ezmae” around the world
Where Ezmae lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzy, Mae
Sibling names for Ezmae
Names that share Ezmae's style, for a brother or sister.
