Esther Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Persian word for 'star', Esther is a biblical name associated with beauty and bravery.
Meaning of the Name Esther
Esther is a biblical name of Persian origin. It is derived from the Old Persian word 'stara' which means 'star'. In the Bible, Esther was a Jewish queen of the Persian king Ahasuerus. The name is often associated with beauty, bravery, and intelligence. Esther is a popular name in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Popularity of the Name Esther
The popularity for the name Esther peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 6,574 births, which ranked number 66 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Esther had the most female births in 1918 with 6,574, which ranked number 38 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 29, which ranked number 1,353 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Esther has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,342 births to 2,060 births, an increase of 53.50%. Among females, Esther has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,342 births to 2,060 births, an increase of 53.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Esther
- 20 Year Trend of Esther: 95.08%
- 10 Year Trend of Esther: 53.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Esther: 53.50%
Popularity of Esther by State
Among females, Esther was most popular in Northeastern states with 830 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 441 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Esther. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 237 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 204 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 281 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 142 | 244 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 293 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 287 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 123 | 136 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 228 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 155 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 80 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 218 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 152 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 160 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 174 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 343 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 157 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 129 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 218 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 112 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 168 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 318 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 256 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 146 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 215 | 17 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 186 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 441 | 15 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 193 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 233 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 201 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 82 | 130 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 205 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 199 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 211 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 118 | 294 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 240 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 232 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 95 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 169 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Esther
- Total Births of Esther: 2150 (4.38%)
- Female Births of Esther: 2150 (4.38%)
Given the upward trend of Esther over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.38% increase in total births, for a total of 2,150 births in 2024. For Females, births for Esther have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,150 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.38%.