Is Ester a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ester is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Ester?

It’s currently ranked #807 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ester Unisex

Popularity: #807 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: star; Latin: from the east

Historical & Cultural Background

Ester is derived from the Hebrew name 'Esther', which is associated with the biblical figure known for her bravery and leadership. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly among Jewish communities. In Latin, it is linked to the word for 'star', symbolizing brightness and guidance. Ester has been used in literature and art, often representing strength and femininity.

Trend Summary

Ester has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

Esther
Estelle

International Variants

Esther (English)
Ester (Spanish)
Hester (Dutch)
Ester (Swedish)

Famous people named Ester

Esther Williams was an American actress and competitive swimmer known for her roles in musical films during the 1940s and 1950s.

Esther Rantzen is a British journalist and television presenter, recognized for her work in consumer rights and charity.

Esther Perel is a Belgian psychotherapist known for her work on relationships and sexuality.

Esther Dyson is an American entrepreneur and investor, noted for her influence in the technology and health sectors.

Fictional characters named Ester

Esther Summerson is a character in Charles Dickens' novel 'Bleak House', serving as the novel's narrator and a symbol of virtue.

Ester is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

Eva Emma Elena Evelyn Eleanor Elyse

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ester was first seen in the United States in 1881. Ester has ranked as high as #629 nationally which occurred in 1925 and has been most popular in Texas, New York, California, Florida, and Washington. 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 (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	18	19%
NY	15	16%
CA	13	14%
FL	10	11%
WA	8	8%
GA	8	8%
NJ	7	7%
MA	6	6%
MD	5	5%
IL	5	5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	6
1882	10
1883	9
1884	13
1885	11
1886	16
1887	11
1888	21
1889	18
1890	25
1891	20
1892	35
1893	36
1894	37
1895	41
1896	43
1897	51
1898	55
1899	44
1900	72
1901	50
1902	43
1903	44
1904	52
1905	85
1906	65
1907	83
1908	59
1909	69
1910	92
1911	101
1912	123
1913	121
1914	134
1915	187
1916	198
1917	175
1918	202
1919	240
1920	226
1921	253
1922	249
1923	230
1924	216
1925	281
1926	263
1927	220
1928	228
1929	207
1930	193
1931	179
1932	163
1933	147
1934	157
1935	158
1936	151
1937	165
1938	139
1939	125
1940	152
1941	140
1942	150
1943	156
1944	157
1945	127
1946	173
1947	171
1948	183
1949	172
1950	177
1951	143
1952	178
1953	180
1954	141
1955	158
1956	164
1957	149
1958	147
1959	147
1960	160
1961	145
1962	140
1963	141
1964	137
1965	119
1966	89
1967	89
1968	79
1969	84
1970	89
1971	106
1972	86
1973	71
1974	80
1975	62
1976	60
1977	64
1978	53
1979	74
1980	72
1981	79
1982	94
1983	72
1984	56
1985	64
1986	79
1987	59
1988	70
1989	82
1990	67
1991	80
1992	69
1993	68
1994	79
1995	75
1996	71
1997	76
1998	78
1999	91
2000	102
2001	79
2002	98
2003	96
2004	88
2005	119
2006	95
2007	103
2008	137
2009	92
2010	119
2011	122
2012	117
2013	122
2014	115
2015	112
2016	111
2017	130
2018	118
2019	124
2020	124
2021	144
2022	138
2023	158
2024	143