FIRST NAME
Hester
Hester is the 3,497th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 2,817 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 153 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #3,497 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #938
2020 CENSUS
2,817
living · #3,497
BABIES NAMED HESTER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20255
As a female name, Hester peaked in 1918, when 394 babies were named Hester (the #323 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #19,102 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
153
living · #19,102
BABIES NAMED HESTER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–1970
19705
As a male name, Hester peaked in 1916, when 24 babies were named Hester (the #1442 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)