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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Essex

OriginEnglish place-name and surname
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Essex as a boy's name
NB Rank#7552

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About Essex

The name Essex peaked for girls at #11507 in 2023. Essex is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Famous Essexs

  • Essex Reese Rosenbaum

    b. 2016, daughter of "Bachelorette" reality contestants Ashley Hebert Rosenbaum and JP Rosenbaum

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