Esker Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Esker means 'ridge' and symbolizes strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Esker
Esker is a name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'easchar', which means 'ridge'. In Irish geography, an esker refers to a long, winding ridge formed by glacial activity. The name Esker is often given to symbolize strength and resilience, reflecting the enduring nature of the geological feature it is named after.
Popularity of the Name Esker
The popularity for the name Esker peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 18 births, which ranked number 3,963 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Esker had the most male births in 1920 with 18, which ranked number 1,885 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Esker
Popularity of Esker by State
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