Hesta
girl nameHesta entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #3097 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#3097
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4240 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Hesta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Hesta alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hesta in 2025?
- Hesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hesta most popular?
- Hesta peaked in 1920, reaching #3097 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hesta with classmates?
- Hesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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