Ester Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationES-ter / ˈɛstər

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: star; English: variant of Esther

Historical & Cultural Background

Ester is derived from the Hebrew name Esther, which means 'star.' The name has biblical roots, as Esther was a queen in the Hebrew Bible known for her beauty and bravery. It has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with themes of strength and femininity. In modern times, Ester has emerged as a variant name, gaining popularity in different regions.

Trend Summary

Ester has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

EzraAsherEthanEmeryEvanEliasEamonElliot

Variants

  • Esther
  • Esty

International Variants

  • Esther (Spanish)
  • Ester (Dutch)
  • Estelle (French)

Famous people named Ester

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Fictional characters named Ester

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ester was first seen in the United States in 1888. Ester has ranked as high as #722 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Ester has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ester (1947)

StateBirthsShare
MS 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18885
18906
18916
18976
18986
18996
19007
19036
19086
19099
191019
19119
191213
191312
191431
191522
191621
191725
191825
191928
192025
192116
192228
192318
192420
192526
192624
192724
192823
192918
193020
193111
193216
193317
193414
19357
193617
193722
19387
193913
194013
194113
194210
194318
194416
19459
194612
194710
194815
19496
195013
195117
19529
195416
19557
19565
19578
19588
19597
19615
19626
19676
19695
19717
19745
19805
19856