#1312024 rank
1918peak year
268,912babies named Esther since 1880
▲ +27%5-year trend
Esther popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Esther mean?
The Persian name of the Jewish queen of the biblical Book of Esther, most likely from a root meaning 'star'. It became common among the Puritans and stayed a staple into the twentieth century.
OriginHebrew, Persian
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Esther
Same era, same vibe — if you like Esther, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Esthers
- Esther Rolle, actress
Spellings & variants
EsterHester
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