Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Kester
//ˈkɛstɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19156 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kester'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.
Kester's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kester |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
Kester through the decades
- Kester peaked in 1915, when 17 babies were named Kester in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1982–2018), use of Kester has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.