15,277births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1893Peak · United States
#1892England & Wales 2025
Hester is a girl name family recorded 15,277 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1892 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1893, at 49.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Hester
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hester | English | 14,764 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 1893 | new |
| Hester | English | 483 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1892 | 2015 | ▼ 32 % |
| Hester | English | 30 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1919 | – |
Questions about Hester
How popular is the name Hester?
In 2025 it ranked #1892 in England & Wales. Official registers record 15,277 births across 3 countries.
When was Hester most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1893, at 49.2 births per 100,000.
Is Hester a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Hester is a girl name.