Lester
girl nameLester entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #872 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#872
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1136 |
| 1890s | #1239 |
| 1900s | #1257 |
| 1910s | #1476 |
| 1920s | #1404 |
| 1930s | #1910 |
| 1940s | #2458 |
| 1950s | #3013 |
| 1960s | #4328 |
| 1970s | #7704 |
| 1980s | #9608 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Lester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lester alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lester in 2025?
- Lester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lester most popular?
- Lester peaked in 1905, reaching #872 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lester with classmates?
- Lester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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