Kester Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKES-ter / /ˈkɛs.tər/Scottish; Latin
Meaning
Scottish: Christ-bearer; Latin: a variant of Christopher
Historical & Cultural Background
Kester is a name of Scottish origin, often considered a diminutive of Christopher. The name Christopher has been popular in Christian contexts due to its meaning, 'Christ-bearer.' Kester has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Scotland. It is less common today but retains a unique charm.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kestrel
- Kest
International Variants
- Crisostomo (Spanish)
- Cristoforo (Italian)
Famous people named Kester
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Fictional characters named Kester
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kester was first seen in the United States in 1913. Kester has ranked as high as #817 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kester has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kester
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |