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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 35.9 years old

Young (<30) 5,084
49.3%
Adult (30–60) 3,690
35.8%
Senior (>60) 1,543
15%

📈 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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