Esther
girl name#119 in 2025Esther entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #27 in 1896, ranks #119 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#119
rank today
#27
peak (1896)
2,277
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #91 |
| 1890s | #43 |
| 1900s | #35 |
| 1910s | #35 |
| 1920s | #54 |
| 1930s | #97 |
| 1940s | #150 |
| 1950s | #198 |
| 1960s | #281 |
| 1970s | #324 |
| 1980s | #280 |
| 1990s | #302 |
| 2000s | #285 |
| 2010s | #202 |
| 2020s | #138 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Esther has been most popular in NY, NJ, CA.
Living bearers
About 106,000 people named Esther are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Esther alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Esther in 2025?
- Esther ranks #119 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,277 babies given the name.
- When was the name Esther most popular?
- Esther peaked in 1896, reaching #27 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Esther with classmates?
- Esther will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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