Nestor
boy name#1529 in 2025Nestor entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #586 in 1991, ranks #1529 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1529
rank today
#586
peak (1991)
113
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #1017 |
| 1900s | #1132 |
| 1910s | #1434 |
| 1920s | #1525 |
| 1930s | #1536 |
| 1940s | #1579 |
| 1950s | #1223 |
| 1960s | #1036 |
| 1970s | #954 |
| 1980s | #775 |
| 1990s | #654 |
| 2000s | #899 |
| 2010s | #1448 |
| 2020s | #1744 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nestor has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,200 people named Nestor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nestor alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nestor in 2025?
- Nestor ranks #1529 among US boy names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nestor most popular?
- Nestor peaked in 1991, reaching #586 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nestor with classmates?
- Nestor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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