Name Legacy

Esther

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Esther was most popular in 1918, when 6,588 American babies were given the name — ranking #69 that year. In 2025 it ranked #290, with 2,277 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 272,206 people named Esther.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#69
Births that year6,588
Total since 1880272,206

Esther over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Esther’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Persian · "star"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org