133,247births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1915Peak · United States
#1634United States 2025
Lester is a boy name family recorded 133,247 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1634 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1915, at 162.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lester
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester | English | 132,047 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1634 | 1915 | ▲ 11 % |
| Lester | English | 714 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
| Lester | English | 131 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2003 | – |
| Lester | English | 107 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1958 | – |
| Lester | English | 76 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1948 | – |
| Lester | English | 70 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
Questions about Lester
How popular is the name Lester?
In 2025 it ranked #1634 in the United States. Official registers record 133,247 births across 8 countries.
When was Lester most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1915, at 162.1 births per 100,000.
Is Lester a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lester is a boy name.