Ester
girl name#1570 in 2025Ester entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #367 in 1905, ranks #1570 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1570
rank today
#367
peak (1905)
134
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #625 |
| 1890s | #461 |
| 1900s | #432 |
| 1910s | #444 |
| 1920s | #443 |
| 1930s | #524 |
| 1940s | #608 |
| 1950s | #753 |
| 1960s | #998 |
| 1970s | #1456 |
| 1980s | #1656 |
| 1990s | #1907 |
| 2000s | #1913 |
| 2010s | #1748 |
| 2020s | #1529 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ester has been most popular in NY, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 9,000 people named Ester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ester alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ester in 2025?
- Ester ranks #1570 among US girl names in 2025, with 134 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ester most popular?
- Ester peaked in 1905, reaching #367 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ester with classmates?
- Ester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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