Esmeralda Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In many cultures, the emerald gemstone linked to love, rebirth, and eternal youth, adding a layer of charm to the name Esmeralda.

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A Deep Dive

Esmeralda Overview

Meaning

Emerald

Gender

Girl

Origin

Spanish, Portuguese

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word for emerald, “esmeralda”​

Pronunciation

/ˌɛzməˈrældə/

Popularity

Esmeralda is a well-liked name in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained popularity in the United States. In 2023, it ranked 342nd for girls in the USA​

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Mythological, Long

Associated Traits

Elegant, mystical, vibrant, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Esmeralda gained fame from Victor Hugo’s novel “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” symbolizing beauty and resilience. It is also linked to the precious green gemstone, representing love and hope​

Name Day

May 16th (Romania)​
A Deep Dive

Esmeralda Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emerald, Esme, Emmaralda, Emeraude, Esméralda, Esmaraldine, Esmereld

Common Nicknames

Essie, Emmy, Ezzie, Alie, Mer, Alda, Ems

Diminutives

Esma, Ess, Meri, Elda, Esmel, Elda

Famous People

  • Esmeralda Santiago
    (Puerto Rican Author)
  • Esmeralda Pimentel
    (Mexican Actress)
  • Esmeralda Ugalde
    (Mexican Singer)
  • Esmeralda Moya
    (Spanish Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Esmeralda
    ("The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Novel by Victor Hugo)
  • Esmeralda
    ("The Hunchback of Notre Dame," Film)
  • Esmeralda Villalobos
    ("Pulp Fiction," Film)
  • "Esmeralda"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • Esmeralda County
    (Nevada, USA)
  • Esmeralda Lake
    (Santa Cruz Province, Argentina)

What Is the Meaning of Esmeralda?

Esmeralda means “emerald” in Spanish, capturing the gemstone’s rich green beauty. People named Esmeralda are often perceived as radiant and captivating, embodying a warm and inviting personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Esmeralda?

Esmeralda has Spanish origins, derived from the Latin word “smaragdus,” meaning emerald. It became popular due to its association with the precious green gemstone and its use in literature, notably Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.”

Esmeralda Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Esmeralda in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4502021#3712022#3422023
Top 3 Rankings#1331998#1771999#1912007

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Esmeralda

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023342
(+29 from 2022)
904
(+51 from 2022)
0.05168
2022371
(+79 from 2021)
853
(+159 from 2021)
0.04757
2021450
(-56 from 2020)
694
(-95 from 2020)
0.03874
2020394
(-15 from 2019)
789
(-36 from 2019)
0.04463
2019379
(-3 from 2018)
825
(-7 from 2018)
0.04496
2018376
(+1 from 2017)
832
(+11 from 2017)
0.04474
2017377
No change from 2016
821
(-47 from 2016)
0.04346
2016377
(-7 from 2015)
868
(-14 from 2015)
0.04484
2015370
(+7 from 2014)
882
(+16 from 2014)
0.04521
2014377
(+16 from 2013)
866
(+80 from 2013)
0.04427
2013393
(-33 from 2012)
786
(-96 from 2012)
0.04077
2012360
(-26 from 2011)
882
(-63 from 2011)
0.04548
2011334
(-51 from 2010)
945
(-221 from 2010)
0.04877
2010283
(+16 from 2009)
1166
(+53 from 2009)
0.05947
2009299
(-43 from 2008)
1113
(-227 from 2008)
0.05496
2008256
(-65 from 2007)
1340
(-405 from 2007)
0.06433
2007191
(+32 from 2006)
1745
(+207 from 2006)
0.08245
2006223
(-9 from 2005)
1538
(-80 from 2005)
0.07357
2005214
(-2 from 2004)
1618
(+5 from 2004)
0.07972
2004212
(-10 from 2003)
1613
(-39 from 2003)
0.07994
2003202
(+3 from 2002)
1652
(+54 from 2002)
0.08233
2002205
(-4 from 2001)
1598
(-23 from 2001)
0.08091
2001201
(-6 from 2000)
1621
(-20 from 2000)
0.08183
2000195
(-18 from 1999)
1641
(-124 from 1999)
0.08223
1999177
(-44 from 1998)
1765
(-712 from 1998)
0.09066
1998133
(+81 from 1997)
2477
(+1084 from 1997)
0.12778
1997214
(+146 from 1996)
1393
(+625 from 1996)
0.07296
1996360
(+40 from 1995)
768
(+111 from 1995)
0.04006
1995400
(-25 from 1994)
657
(-31 from 1994)
0.03419
1994375
(-10 from 1993)
688
(-10 from 1993)
0.03529
1993365
(+38 from 1992)
698
(+67 from 1992)
0.03540
1992403
(+13 from 1991)
631
(+20 from 1991)
0.03148
1991416
(+6 from 1990)
611
(+10 from 1990)
0.03005
1990422
(+16 from 1989)
601
(+46 from 1989)
0.02925
1989438
(+41 from 1988)
555
(+80 from 1988)
0.02786
1988479
(-23 from 1987)
475
(-10 from 1987)
0.02470
1987456
(+7 from 1986)
485
(+20 from 1986)
0.02588
1986463
(+25 from 1985)
465
(+47 from 1985)
0.02520
1985488
(+15 from 1984)
418
(+26 from 1984)
0.02264
1984503
(-41 from 1983)
392
(-49 from 1983)
0.02174
1983462
(-38 from 1982)
441
(-77 from 1982)
0.02464
1982424
(-3 from 1981)
518
(+2 from 1981)
0.02855
1981421
No change from 1980
516
(-2 from 1980)
0.02885
1980421
(-5 from 1979)
518
(+8 from 1979)
0.02909
1979416
(+9 from 1978)
510
(+33 from 1978)
0.02959
1978425
(+6 from 1977)
477
(+6 from 1977)
0.02902
1977431
(-12 from 1976)
471
(-9 from 1976)
0.02863
1976419
(+29 from 1975)
480
(+40 from 1975)
0.03054
1975448
(+14 from 1974)
440
(+51 from 1974)
0.02819
1974462
(-30 from 1973)
389
(-61 from 1973)
0.02484
1973432
(+177 from 1972)
450
(+189 from 1972)
0.02896
1972609
(+134 from 1971)
261
(+62 from 1971)
0.01619
1971743
(-39 from 1970)
199
(-22 from 1970)
0.01135
1970704
(+132 from 1969)
221
(+68 from 1969)
0.01206
1969836
(-42 from 1968)
153
(-6 from 1968)
0.00868
1968794
(+26 from 1967)
159
(+11 from 1967)
0.00930
1967820
(-78 from 1966)
148
(-28 from 1966)
0.00862
1966742
(+45 from 1965)
176
(+19 from 1965)
0.01002
1965787
(-3 from 1964)
157
(-17 from 1964)
0.00859
1964784
(+81 from 1963)
174
(+28 from 1963)
0.00889
1963865
(-45 from 1962)
146
(-17 from 1962)
0.00734
1962820
(-21 from 1961)
163
(-8 from 1961)
0.00804
1961799
(-10 from 1960)
171
(+3 from 1960)
0.00823
1960789
(+97 from 1959)
168
(+31 from 1959)
0.00808
1959886
(+2 from 1958)
137
(+5 from 1958)
0.00659
1958888
(+45 from 1957)
132
(+10 from 1957)
0.00639
1957933
(+101 from 1956)
122
(+24 from 1956)
0.00581
19561034
(-102 from 1955)
98
(-13 from 1955)
0.00476
1955932
(-67 from 1954)
111
(-10 from 1954)
0.00554
1954865
(+89 from 1953)
121
(+23 from 1953)
0.00608
1953954
(-84 from 1952)
98
(-14 from 1952)
0.00508
1952870
(+87 from 1951)
112
(+18 from 1951)
0.00589
1951957
(+166 from 1950)
94
(+27 from 1950)
0.00509
19501123
(-14 from 1949)
67
(+1 from 1949)
0.00381
19491109
(+128 from 1948)
66
(+12 from 1948)
0.00376
19481237
(+339 from 1947)
54
(+18 from 1947)
0.00310
19471576
(-157 from 1946)
36
(-2 from 1946)
0.00198
19461419
(-63 from 1945)
38
(+3 from 1945)
0.00236
19451356
(+222 from 1944)
35
(+8 from 1944)
0.00260
19441578
(+124 from 1943)
27
(+2 from 1943)
0.00198
19431702
(+4 from 1942)
25
(+1 from 1942)
0.00174
19421706
(+44 from 1941)
24
(+3 from 1941)
0.00173
19411750
(+987 from 1940)
21
(+11 from 1940)
0.00169
19402737
(-531 from 1939)
10
(-4 from 1939)
0.00085
19392206
(+135 from 1938)
14
(+1 from 1938)
0.00123
19382341
(-343 from 1937)
13
(-3 from 1937)
0.00114
19371998
(+1105 from 1936)
16
(+8 from 1936)
0.00145
19363103
(+53 from 1935)
8
No change from 1935
0.00074
19353156
(-1152 from 1934)
8
(-8 from 1934)
0.00074
19342004
(+2214 from 1933)
16
(+11 from 1933)
0.00148
19334218
(-944 from 1932)
5
(-3 from 1932)
0.00048
19323274
(+223 from 1931)
8
(+1 from 1931)
0.00072
19313497
(-1474 from 1930)
7
(-10 from 1930)
0.00063
19302023
(+75 from 1929)
17
(+1 from 1929)
0.00146
19292098
(+670 from 1928)
16
(+5 from 1928)
0.00138
19282768
(+517 from 1927)
11
(+2 from 1927)
0.00092
19273285
(-811 from 1926)
9
(-5 from 1926)
0.00073
19262474
(-528 from 1925)
14
(-6 from 1925)
0.00114
19251946
(+1719 from 1924)
20
(+12 from 1924)
0.00158
19243665
(+711 from 1923)
8
(+2 from 1923)
0.00062
19234376
(+88 from 1921)
6
No change from 1921
0.00048
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19214464
(-507 from 1920)
6
(-1 from 1920)
0.00047
19203957
(-140 from 1919)
7
No change from 1919
0.00056
19193817
(-573 from 1918)
7
(-2 from 1918)
0.00060
19183244
(+469 from 1917)
9
(+2 from 1917)
0.00075
19173713
(-1250 from 1911)
7
(+2 from 1911)
0.00062
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19112463
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00113
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Esmeralda

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1902021#1512022#1302023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2652021#2392022#2272023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3682021#2582022#2292023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2162021#1252022#1722023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5402021#3762022#3932023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7412021#5592022#5522023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6742021#3552022#2732023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5732021#7602022#6222023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8922021#5212022#5032023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4302021#3002022#1902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5862021#1972022#3802023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1042021#2462022#1212023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7552021#5542022#5352023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1242021#1412022#2792023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7692021#3552022#5022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4862021#4542022#6542023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5992021#9102022#8152023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4862020#5922021#3892023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6132021#5422022#2492023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10822021#6602022#6832023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4732021#6632022#5462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#11572021#10612022#6582023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7502021#5692022#4902023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7142021#4482022#5682023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7102021#13012022#7722023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5342020#5552022#4572023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6422021#3342022#6822023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3662018#3902020#4032022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7342021#5252022#5272023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3982020#4052021#5222023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5032020#6162021#4452022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3782016#4432018#3772021

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7842019#6702022#6732023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7002020#6262021#6422023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3002020#5722021#3372023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7572014#5282020#6002023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6742018#8852020#7362023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4632004#6122009

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2482008#2302010

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1672007

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2182004

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2392018

Popularity Rankings for Esmeralda in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#342020#362021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#862021#1812022#1932023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1062013#1022014#1042015

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1901964#1741966#1852021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3652022#3662023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3682003#4962018#3802020

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6122016#7772018#6462022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7002020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7742013#9742020#8902022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12652015#10842016#11452021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Esmeralda a Name for Boys or Girls?

Esmeralda is typically given to girls, its soft yet striking sound coupled with the vibrant image of an emerald suits feminine attributes.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Esmeralda

Esmeralda in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Esmeralda Santiago (Author, born 1948): A Puerto Rican author and actress, celebrated for her memoir "When I Was Puerto Rican."
  • Esmeralda Pimentel (Actress, born 1989): A Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas and films.
  • Esmeralda Ugalde (Singer, born 1991): A Mexican singer and actress who gained fame after winning a reality TV show.
  • Esmeralda Moya (Actress, born 1985): A Spanish actress featured in various Spanish television series and films.
  • Esmeralda Ruspoli (Socialite, 1928–1982): An Italian aristocrat and socialite who was a prominent figure in high society.
  • Esmeralda Morales (Activist, 1975–2020): A Venezuelan human rights activist who advocated for women's rights.
  • Esmeralda ("The Hunchback of Notre Dame," 1831 Novel by Victor Hugo): A beautiful and kind-hearted Romani woman who befriends Quasimodo.
  • Esmeralda ("The Hunchback of Notre Dame," 1996 Film): A compassionate and brave character who stands up for justice in the animated Disney adaptation.
  • Esmeralda Villalobos ("Pulp Fiction," 1994 Film): A taxi driver who has a philosophical conversation with Butch Coolidge.
  • "Esmeralda" (1997 TV Series): Follows the life of a young woman navigating love and hardship in a dramatic telenovela.
  • Esmeralda Santiago ("When I Was Puerto Rican," 1993 Memoir): Chronicles the author's childhood and journey to self-discovery.
  • "Esmeralda's Gift" (2010 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a girl who brings joy and magic to her village.
  • Esmeralda County (Nevada, USA): A sparsely populated county in Nevada, featuring extensive desert landscapes and historic mining towns.
  • Esmeralda Beach (Margarita Island, Venezuela): A beautiful sandy beach located on Margarita Island, offering clear waters and scenic views.
  • Esmeralda Lake (Santa Cruz Province, Argentina): A glacial lake in Patagonia, surrounded by dramatic mountains and pristine wilderness.
  • Esmeralda River (La Paz, Bolivia): A river flowing through the Yungas region, characterized by its lush tropical rainforest.
  • Esmeralda de Los Andes Town (Loreto, Peru): A small town in the Peruvian Amazon, known for its vibrant local culture and proximity to the jungle.
  • Esmeralda Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain in the Coast Range, offering challenging hikes and panoramic views.

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