How Many People Are Named Esther?
people in the United States are named Esther
1 in 1,241 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
6,588 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR. The Book of Esther in the Old Testament tells the story of Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of the king of Persia. The king's advisor Haman persuaded the king to exterminate all the Jews in the realm. Warned of this plot by her cousin Mordecai, Esther revealed her Jewish ancestry and convinced the king to execute Haman instead. Her original Hebrew name was Hadassah.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 81.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Esther"
- 2,206 babies were named Esther in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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