boy's name
Esprit
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 265
France
#831
1939 births
Esprit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Esprit is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1902, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Esprit over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 100 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 15 |
How popular is Esprit?
In 1939, Esprit was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #831 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Esprit is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Esprit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Esprit also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Esprit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Esprit
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Esprit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Esprit
How popular is the name Esprit?
In 1939, Esprit was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #831 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Esprit a girl's or a boy's name?
Esprit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Esprit?
Esprit has 2 syllables.
When was Esprit most popular?
Esprit peaked in 1902, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.