Esau Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Esau is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'hairy' or 'red'.
Meaning of the Name Esau
Esau is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Bible, Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebecca and the twin brother of Jacob. The name Esau means 'hairy' or 'red' in Hebrew, possibly referring to Esau's physical appearance at birth. Esau is known for his impulsive and reckless nature, which led to him selling his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of soup. Despite his flaws, Esau is seen as a complex character representing themes of brotherhood, family dynamics, and the consequences of impulsive decisions.
Popularity of the Name Esau
The popularity for the name Esau peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 82 births, which ranked number 4,107 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Esau had the most male births in 2007 with 82, which ranked number 1,781 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Esau has declined slightly over the last ten years from 47 births to 44 births, a decline of -6.38%. Among males, Esau has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 44 births, a decline of -6.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Esau
- 20 Year Trend of Esau: -4.35%
- 10 Year Trend of Esau: -6.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Esau: -6.38%
Popularity of Esau by State
For males, Esau was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Esau. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Esau
- Total Births of Esau: 44 (-0.66%)
- Male Births of Esau: 44 (-0.66%)
Given the downward trend of Esau over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.66% decrease in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Esau have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 44 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.66%.