Ester Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
5% Masculine / 95% Feminine
Meaning:
Ester means 'star' and is associated with beauty and strength.
Meaning of the Name Ester
Ester is a name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Persian word 'star'. In the Bible, Ester was a Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from destruction. The name Ester is also associated with beauty, grace, and strength of character. It has a regal and timeless feel.
Popularity of the Name Ester
The popularity for the name Ester peaked in popularity in the year 1925 with 281 births, which ranked number 760 out of 9,511 unique names for that year. Ester had the most female births in 1925 with 281, which ranked number 410 out of 5,771 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1914 with 31, which ranked number 1,003 out of 3,759 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ester has increased sharply over the last ten years from 117 births to 137 births, an increase of 17.09%. Among females, Ester has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 117 births to 137 births, an increase of 17.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ester
- 20 Year Trend of Ester: 39.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Ester: 17.09%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ester: 17.09%
Popularity of Ester by State
Among females, Ester was most popular in Northeastern states with 41 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ester. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1749 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ester
- Total Births of Ester: 139 (1.59%)
- Female Births of Ester: 139 (1.59%)
Given the upward trend of Ester over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.59% increase in total births, for a total of 139 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ester have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 139 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.59%.