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Essence

Word name, English from Greek
"the most significant element of a thing or person"
Linda Rosenkrantz
By Linda Rosenkrantz
Updated Thu Feb 19 2026
The name Essence is currently ranked #979 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #457 in 1998. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ESSENCE, ESSENCE, and ESSENCE. Essence is occasionally used for boys in 2024.
# 979 in the US

Essence Rank in US Top 1000

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