Essien: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Belonging to everyone, a communal name of shared identity.
- Origin
- Igbo
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12783
- Peak
- #9116 in 2012
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Essien Means
Essien is a boy name of Igbo origin. Belonging to everyone, a communal name of shared identity.
How Popular Essien Is
Essien currently ranks #12783 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9116 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Essien
- Essien is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Essien is a name from the Igbo people of Nigeria.
- It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.
Names Like Essien
Other Igbo names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Essien
Igbo names that pair well as a brother or sister to Essien.
Questions About Essien
What does Essien mean?
Essien is a boy name of Igbo origin. Belonging to everyone, a communal name of shared identity.
How popular is Essien?
Essien currently ranks #12783 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9116 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Essien come from?
Essien comes from Igbo roots. Essien is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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