Dester Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
Dester means 'right-handed' or 'skilled'.
Meaning of the Name Dester
Dester is a variant spelling of the name Dexter, which is derived from the Latin word 'dexter' meaning 'right-handed'. It is believed to have originated as a surname, referring to a person who was skilled or fortunate. The name Dexter gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century and is associated with intelligence and competence.
Popularity of the Name Dester
The popularity for the name Dester peaked in popularity in the year 1955 with 7 births, which ranked number 7,939 out of 10,012 unique names for that year. Dester had the most female births in 1935 with 6, which ranked number 3,741 out of 4,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1955 with 7, which ranked number 3,200 out of 4,401 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Dester
Popularity of Dester by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dester. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dester in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dester is a great pick!
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