Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Ezmerelda since 2004
Babies named Ezmerelda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Ezmerelda is a modern respelling of Esmeralda that first appeared in U.S. records in 2004. It remains one of the rarest names on the baby rolls, ranking 13,208th in 2025, with a 1-in-267,878 frequency. Its peak year came recently, in 2023, though the name's trajectory has been flat since its debut. The spelling with a 'z' gives it a distinctive, fantasy-tinged feel, likely influenced by literary or media depictions of similar-sounding names. Despite its rarity, Ezmerelda has not gained traction in any particular state, and no top states were recorded for it. This suggests that its usage is scattered and highly uncommon. Parents drawn to it are probably seeking an elaborate, feminine name with a gemstone meaning, and the more common Esmeralda continues to dominate in popularity.
Ezmerelda is a modern respelling of Esmeralda, a Spanish name meaning 'emerald.' The spelling with a 'z' appears to be a 21st-century American invention, first recorded in 2004. It remains extremely rare, with only a handful of births annually.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzie, Emmie, Relda
Variants: Esmeralda
Sibling names for Ezmerelda
Names that share Ezmerelda's style, for a brother or sister.
