Search names
Esmond
OriginEnglish
Meaning"graceful protection"
US Rank#10002
2025 SSA
About Esmond
Though slightly haughtier and less accessible than cousin Edmond, Esmond could appeal to some parents seeing a distinguished appellation. It began being used (albeit sparingly) in England in the nineteenth century, possibly influenced by William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The History of Henry Esmond.
Most parents today would prefer the more popular Desmond.
Pronounced EZ-mund.
As of October 2026, Esmond ranked #10002 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1402 in 1907.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Similar names
These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Esmond.
Esmond on lists
Famous Esmonds
- Esmond Penington Knight
English actor
- Esmond Edwards
American photographer and record producer
- Esmond Marcus David Romilly
British socialist and anti,fascist; husband of author Jessica Mitford
- Esmond Martelli (born Arthur Esmonde Martelli)
English rugby union player
Save Esmond
Save to list