Kester
boy nameKester entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1707 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1707
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2929 |
| 1920s | #3445 |
| 1930s | #3231 |
| 1940s | #3064 |
| 1950s | #3357 |
| 1960s | #3337 |
| 1970s | #4113 |
| 1980s | #5313 |
| 2000s | #10592 |
| 2010s | #10353 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kester alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kester in 2025?
- Kester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kester most popular?
- Kester peaked in 1915, reaching #1707 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kester with classmates?
- Kester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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