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Last ranked #9236 in 2022
Peak: #9236 in 2022
Outside top 1000
Last ranked #9236 in 2022
Peak: #9236 in 2022
↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular
Rank #9236 · Rising since 2016
This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.
Essien scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Essien is an African boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.
No notable bearers on record.
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