Girl nameCurrently #131 in the USSteady
Esther
//ˈɛstɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19186 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Esther's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Esther's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Esther |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 198 |
| 1881 | 189 |
| 1882 | 266 |
| 1883 | 260 |
| 1884 | 291 |
| 1885 | 320 |
| 1886 | 396 |
| 1887 | 431 |
| 1888 | 572 |
| 1889 | 553 |
| 1890 | 625 |
| 1891 | 710 |
| 1892 | 829 |
| 1893 | 1,387 |
| 1894 | 1,661 |
| 1895 | 1,819 |
| 1896 | 1,970 |
| 1897 | 1,918 |
| 1898 | 2,054 |
| 1899 | 1,823 |
| 1900 | 2,023 |
| 1901 | 1,854 |
| 1902 | 1,833 |
| 1903 | 1,889 |
| 1904 | 1,962 |
| 1905 | 2,003 |
| 1906 | 2,070 |
| 1907 | 2,072 |
| 1908 | 2,195 |
| 1909 | 2,196 |
| 1910 | 2,389 |
| 1911 | 2,689 |
| 1912 | 3,586 |
| 1913 | 4,100 |
| 1914 | 4,668 |
| 1915 | 6,337 |
| 1916 | 6,447 |
| 1917 | 6,298 |
| 1918 | 6,588 |
| 1919 | 6,265 |
| 1920 | 6,085 |
| 1921 | 5,938 |
| 1922 | 5,495 |
| 1923 | 5,328 |
| 1924 | 5,273 |
| 1925 | 4,746 |
| 1926 | 4,474 |
| 1927 | 4,350 |
| 1928 | 4,125 |
| 1929 | 3,606 |
| 1930 | 3,372 |
| 1931 | 3,059 |
| 1932 | 2,978 |
| 1933 | 2,703 |
| 1934 | 2,597 |
| 1935 | 2,562 |
| 1936 | 2,268 |
| 1937 | 2,169 |
| 1938 | 2,154 |
| 1939 | 2,125 |
| 1940 | 1,915 |
| 1941 | 1,826 |
| 1942 | 1,843 |
| 1943 | 1,768 |
| 1944 | 1,623 |
| 1945 | 1,472 |
| 1946 | 1,785 |
| 1947 | 1,851 |
| 1948 | 1,847 |
| 1949 | 1,801 |
| 1950 | 1,748 |
| 1951 | 1,808 |
| 1952 | 1,712 |
| 1953 | 1,620 |
| 1954 | 1,633 |
| 1955 | 1,574 |
| 1956 | 1,520 |
| 1957 | 1,480 |
| 1958 | 1,350 |
| 1959 | 1,363 |
| 1960 | 1,363 |
| 1961 | 1,316 |
| 1962 | 1,260 |
| 1963 | 1,122 |
| 1964 | 1,033 |
| 1965 | 974 |
| 1966 | 874 |
| 1967 | 761 |
| 1968 | 730 |
| 1969 | 706 |
| 1970 | 726 |
| 1971 | 783 |
| 1972 | 691 |
| 1973 | 746 |
| 1974 | 734 |
| 1975 | 716 |
| 1976 | 664 |
| 1977 | 767 |
| 1978 | 716 |
| 1979 | 772 |
| 1980 | 841 |
| 1981 | 919 |
| 1982 | 944 |
| 1983 | 867 |
| 1984 | 893 |
| 1985 | 866 |
| 1986 | 869 |
| 1987 | 856 |
| 1988 | 913 |
| 1989 | 914 |
| 1990 | 990 |
| 1991 | 943 |
| 1992 | 956 |
| 1993 | 916 |
| 1994 | 958 |
| 1995 | 924 |
| 1996 | 890 |
| 1997 | 934 |
| 1998 | 941 |
| 1999 | 993 |
| 2000 | 982 |
| 2001 | 1,071 |
| 2002 | 1,059 |
| 2003 | 1,099 |
| 2004 | 1,113 |
| 2005 | 1,202 |
| 2006 | 1,156 |
| 2007 | 1,261 |
| 2008 | 1,280 |
| 2009 | 1,253 |
| 2010 | 1,265 |
| 2011 | 1,355 |
| 2012 | 1,344 |
| 2013 | 1,447 |
| 2014 | 1,668 |
| 2015 | 1,624 |
| 2016 | 1,814 |
| 2017 | 1,836 |
| 2018 | 1,857 |
| 2019 | 1,731 |
| 2020 | 1,836 |
| 2021 | 1,845 |
| 2022 | 2,086 |
| 2023 | 2,026 |
| 2024 | 2,206 |
Esther through the decades
- Esther peaked in 1918, when 6,588 babies were named Esther in the US.
- The 1920s were Esther's strongest decade, averaging 4,942 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Esther has risen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Esther currently ranks #131 in the US and is holding steady.