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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Esko — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Eska|Eslee
ScottishBoy↑↑ Surging

Esko

ES-koh · 2 syllables

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#11297
↑↑ Surging
#11297
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#10126 in 2022
5yr change
+1496 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11297 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Esko

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11297

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1496 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScandinavianNordicNatureStrong2-syllableMasculineRareInternationalBear symbolismRising
Character
practical wisdomquiet determinationhonest integritysteady resiliencehumble strength
STRONG
High confidence

Esko is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11297 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1496 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11297 · very rare
Esko at a Glance
Meaning:From Norse origins, Esko is a Finnish and Scandinavian diminutive form meaning 'bear' or 'strong one', reflecting qualities of strength and nature.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#10126 in 2022
5yr change:+1496 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Esko Kilpi
Finnish author and philosopher
Similar Sound
EzraEnzo◈ElkoEspen◈Axel
Similar Style
Soren◈Stellan◈LeifKai◈Tor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Esko · Overview
Summary

Esko is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11297 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Esko scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1496 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Strong character
Esko carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Esko is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
esko.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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