How popular is the name Hester in 2025?

Hester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Hester most popular?

Hester peaked in 1900, reaching #902 among US boy names.

Hester will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Hester entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #902 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#902

peak (1900)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Hester are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Hester alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Hester in 2025?: Hester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Hester most popular?: Hester peaked in 1900, reaching #902 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Hester with classmates?: Hester will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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