Rising since 2011, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Ezme since 2011
Babies named Ezme per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Ezme is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Since then, it has been on a consistent upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of #5099 in 2025, with approximately 1 in every 64,291 babies that year receiving the name. The name's popularity is still quite low, but its steady rise reflects contemporary trends favoring inventive spellings and the soft, feminine sound borrowed from the more established Esme. While top states for Ezme are not recorded due to its rarity, its appeal likely spans regions where creative, short names are in vogue. Ezme remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and fresh.
Ezme is a contemporary invented name, likely a variant of Esme, which itself derives from the Old French esmé meaning 'esteemed' or 'loved'. However, Ezme's spelling with 'z' is a modern innovation, possibly influenced by other trendy names ending in 'e' or 'z' sounds. It first appeared in U.S. records around 2011 and has since risen in usage, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ez, Ezzie
Sibling names for Ezme
Names that share Ezme's style, for a brother or sister.
