How popular is the name Jester in 2025?

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

When was the name Jester most popular?

Jester peaked in 1953, reaching #3425 among US boy names.

Jester will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Jester entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3425 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3425

peak (1953)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Jester alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jester in 2025?: Jester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Jester most popular?: Jester peaked in 1953, reaching #3425 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jester with classmates?: Jester will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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