Esrom
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 62 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Esrom hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2004, with 62 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #11299, Esrom is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Esrom ranks #11299 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Esrom is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Greek form of Hezron — a biblical name meaning 'enclosed,' 'blooming,' or 'dart of joy.' Hezron was a grandson of Jacob (Israel) in the Hebrew Bible, making this a name of ancient Israelite heritage.
Esrom is a biblical name so ancient it has become genuinely rare — a name from the genealogies of Genesis and Matthew, waiting for the family that loves the deepest possible roots of scripture to discover it.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Esrom's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Esrom follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Esrom's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Esrom climbed 611 spots in the last 20 years — from #11910 to #11299.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | #10133 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 38 | #10985 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #12527 | — |
The Story of Esrom
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Esrom is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Esrom are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Esrom?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Esrom — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 38 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Esrom by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11299 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8967 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9133 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12740 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11180 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9963 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10045 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12849 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13144 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11910 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024