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Essex

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Pronounced ESS-iks /ΛˆΙ›s.Ιͺks/High

Meaning: From the English county Essex β€” from Old English East Seaxe, 'the (land of the) East Saxons'Medium

In 30 seconds: The land of the East Saxons: Essex is the English county place-name. Crisp, bold, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English county Essex β€” from Old English East Seaxe, 'the (land of the) East Saxons'
U.S. rank (2024)#5495 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 414

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202418822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Essex comes from the English county β€” from Old English East Seaxe, 'the (land of the) East Saxons', one of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England. A crisp, bold, modern place/surname-name (the storied Earls of Essex; nickname Ess).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-land-of-the-East-Saxons at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Essex means 'the land of the East Saxons' (Old English East Seaxe) β€” the English county and ancient kingdom β€” a crisp, bold place-name (the historic Earls of Essex).
Overall data confidence 62%
References β€” Essex β€” place-name

Variations

Essexx

Nicknames

Ess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Essex mean?

Essex is the English county, 'the land of the East Saxons'.

How do you pronounce Essex?

It's said ESS-iks /ΛˆΙ›s.Ιͺks/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Essex a boy or girl name?

Essex is a boy's name.

How popular is Essex?

Essex is a very rare name in the U.S.

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