Lester
boy name#1634 in 2025Lester entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #52 in 1906, ranks #1634 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1634
rank today
#52
peak (1906)
103
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #107 |
| 1890s | #71 |
| 1900s | #58 |
| 1910s | #60 |
| 1920s | #77 |
| 1930s | #109 |
| 1940s | #133 |
| 1950s | #171 |
| 1960s | #244 |
| 1970s | #345 |
| 1980s | #464 |
| 1990s | #764 |
| 2000s | #1167 |
| 2010s | #1554 |
| 2020s | #1659 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lester has been most popular in CA, PA, FL.
Living bearers
About 44,500 people named Lester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lester alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #1634 among US boy names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lester most popular?
- Lester peaked in 1906, reaching #52 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lester with classmates?
- Lester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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