Esmeralda
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Emerald, green gemstone
Origin: Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #373 in 2025 with 823 babies born.
History: The Spanish word for emerald. Victor Hugo's novel 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' (1831) features the iconic character Esmeralda. It has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and gained broader appeal through Disney's adaptation.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Esmeralda? About 1 in 4,044 babies born in 2025 were named Esmeralda, or roughly 2.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Esmeralda
What does the name Esmeralda mean?
Esmeralda means “Emerald, green gemstone” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Esmeralda?
Esmeralda has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Emerald, green gemstone”.
How popular is Esmeralda?
Esmeralda ranked #373 in 2025 — given to 823 babies that year.
When was Esmeralda most popular?
Esmeralda peaked in 1998 with 2,477 babies registered that year.
Is Esmeralda a boy or girl name?
Esmeralda is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Esmeraldas in registered births are female.
Is the name Esmeralda rising or falling in popularity?
Esmeralda has risen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #394 in 2020 to #373 in 2025.
How long has Esmeralda been recorded?
Esmeralda appears in birth records across 109 years — from 1911 through 2025.