Esker
boy nameEsker entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #946 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#946
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1054 |
| 1910s | #2601 |
| 1920s | #2925 |
| 1930s | #3092 |
| 1940s | #3156 |
| 1950s | #3453 |
| 1960s | #3853 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Esker are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Esker alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esker in 2025?
- Esker is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Esker most popular?
- Esker peaked in 1908, reaching #946 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Esker with classmates?
- Esker will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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