Essence

Meaning of Essence

Refers to the intrinsic nature or most important quality of something; the core of something.

Essence has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Essence

After ranking as high as #583 in 2000, Essence has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Essence

• Essence Atkins
  American actress and model
• Essence Uhura Carrington
  American model and actress
• Essence Mariana Brown
  Beauty pageant contestant
• Essence Gant
  Beauty editor and writer
• Essence Henderson
  American track and field athlete

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Questions about the name Essence

What does the name Essence mean?

Essence means refers to the intrinsic nature or most important quality of something; the core of something, and it comes from English origins.

Is Essence a boy's or a girl's name?

Essence is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Essence?

Essence did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Essence most popular?

Essence peaked at #583 in 2000.