Ester
Ester: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ester
- A female given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Esther.
How popular is Ester?
Since 1880, 16,265 girls and 891 boys in the U.S. have been named Ester (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #686 in 1910. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ester
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ester
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Ester FAQ
What does the name Ester mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, alternative form of Esther.
What is the origin of the name Ester?
Ester is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ester?
Since 1880, 16,265 girls and 891 boys in the U.S. have been named Ester (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1905. Its highest rank for boys was #686 in 1910. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ester a boy or girl name?
Ester is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,265 girls and 891 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.