How Many People Are Named Nestor?
10,317
people in the United States are named Nestor
1 in 32,470 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2708
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0031%
Of US population
Peak Year
1991
300 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Greek Mythology, Russian
Pronunciation:
NES-TAWR (Classical Greek), NES-tər (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "homecoming" in Greek. In Homer's 'Iliad' this was the name of the king of Pylos, famous for his great wisdom and longevity, who acted as a counselor to the Greek allies.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 35.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1885 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,148
Texas
1,490
New York
1,103
Illinois
425
Florida
378
New Jersey
217
Arizona
194
New Mexico
115
Georgia
59
Nevada
49
💡 Fun Facts About "Nestor"
- 97 babies were named Nestor in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1991
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1885
- Most popular in California
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