How Many People Are Named Ester?

17,018

people in the United States are named Ester

1 in 19,685 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2021

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0051%

Of US population

Peak Year

1925

307 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Finnish
Pronunciation: ES-ter (Finnish)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Cognate of ESTHER.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
94.8%
Male
5.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 70.5 years old

Young (<30) 3,376
19.8%
Adult (30–60) 2,387
14%
Senior (>60) 11,255
66.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,627
California 1,102
New York 966
Mississippi 729
North Carolina 574
Alabama 572
Georgia 409
Arkansas 391
Louisiana 382
Tennessee 357

💡 Fun Facts About "Ester"

  • 143 babies were named Ester in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1925
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in Texas

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