Esther
Peaked at #27 nationally in 1896, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Esther has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Esther — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#27
in 1896
Current rank
#131
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Esther reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #27 nationally with 1,964 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #200 (2014) to #131 (2024) — a 35% improvement.
As of 2024, Esther ranks #131 nationally for girls, with 2,206 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #131 | 2,206 |
| 2023 | #138 | 2,026 |
| 2022 | #138 | 2,086 |
| 2021 | #153 | 1,845 |
| 2020 | #148 | 1,831 |
| 2019 | #165 | 1,731 |
| 2018 | #151 | 1,857 |
| 2017 | #165 | 1,836 |
Esther — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#512
in 1895
Last ranked
#12622
in 2020
Years tracked
84
1890–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1890, Esther reached its peak popularity for boys in 1895, ranking #512 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Esther hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #12622.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #12,622 | 5 |
| 2013 | #9,983 | 7 |
| 2010 | #11,174 | 6 |
| 1993 | #5,907 | 9 |
| 1992 | #6,308 | 8 |
| 1991 | #6,130 | 8 |
| 1990 | #6,644 | 7 |
| 1989 | #4,610 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Esther most popular?
Esther was most popular in 1896, when it ranked #27 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Esther becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Esther?
At least 269,879 babies have been recorded with the name Esther in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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