Easter Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EES-ter /ˈiːstər/
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: springtime; Latin: resurrection
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Easter derives from the Old English word "ēastre," which is believed to be linked to the name of a pagan festival celebrating the spring equinox, dedicated to the goddess Eostre. This term is thought to have its roots in Proto-Germanic, possibly from the word "austrō," meaning "dawn" or "to shine," reflecting the themes of renewal and rebirth associated with spring.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of early Christian traditions, where the term was adopted to denote the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, known as Easter Sunday, which is observed in the spring season. Historically, the celebration of Easter has been significant since the early Christian church, with its origins tracing back to the 1st century AD.
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established a formula for determining the date of Easter, which is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. This ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox has been a pivotal moment in Christian liturgical calendars.
The name Easter itself became more widely recognized in the context of Christian traditions, particularly with the translation of the Bible into Old English, where the term was used to signify the resurrection of Christ. Culturally, Easter has come to symbolize themes of renewal, hope, and resurrection, resonating deeply within Christian communities.
The name has been associated with various customs and traditions, such as the Easter egg, which symbolizes new life and rebirth. Additionally, the name has been used in various forms of art and literature, often evoking the themes of spring and renewal.
While diminutive forms of the name are less common, the name Easter itself carries a rich historical and cultural significance that reflects its roots in both pagan and Christian traditions.
Famous people named Easter
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Easter Egg is a symbol commonly associated with the Easter holiday and is best known for its role in Easter celebrations and traditions.
Easter Island is famous for its monumental statues called moai, created by the Rapa Nui people.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Easter was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Easter has ranked as high as #1153 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Kentucky.
In the past 5 years the name Easter has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Easter is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Easter was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Easter.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1985 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1984 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1979 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1978 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1977 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1976 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1973 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1972 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1971 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1970 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1969 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1968 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1967 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1966 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1965 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1964 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1963 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1962 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1961 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1960 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1959 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1958 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1957 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1956 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1955 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1954 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1953 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1952 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1951 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1950 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1949 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1948 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1947 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 1946 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1945 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1944 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1943 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1942 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1941 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1940 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1939 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1938 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 1937 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1936 | 90 | 5 | 85 |
| 1935 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1934 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1933 | 81 | 6 | 75 |
| 1932 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1931 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1930 | 106 | 5 | 101 |
| 1929 | 106 | 6 | 100 |
| 1928 | 114 | 7 | 107 |
| 1927 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| 1926 | 130 | 6 | 124 |
| 1925 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1924 | 118 | 5 | 113 |
| 1923 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| 1922 | 130 | 6 | 124 |
| 1921 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1920 | 128 | 5 | 123 |
| 1919 | 129 | 0 | 129 |
| 1918 | 125 | 0 | 125 |
| 1917 | 99 | 5 | 94 |
| 1916 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1915 | 94 | 5 | 89 |
| 1914 | 98 | 5 | 93 |
| 1913 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1912 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1911 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1910 | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| 1909 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1908 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1907 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1906 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1905 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1904 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1903 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1902 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1901 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1900 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1899 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1898 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1897 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1896 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1895 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1894 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1893 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1892 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1891 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1890 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1889 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1888 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1887 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1886 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1885 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1884 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1883 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1882 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1881 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1880 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Top States for Easter (1967)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |