Lester Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLES-ter / /ˈlɛstər/English; Latin
Meaning
English: from the camp; Latin: from the town
Historical & Cultural Background
Lester is derived from the Old English name 'Leicester', which refers to a city in England. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has historical significance in British culture. It was popularized as a given name in the 19th century. The name reflects a connection to place and heritage.
Trend Summary
Lester has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lestair
- Lestir
International Variants
- Léster (Spanish)
- Lester (French)
Famous people named Lester
Lester B. Pearson was a Canadian politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for his role as Prime Minister of Canada.
Lester Young was an influential American jazz tenor saxophonist, recognized for his unique style and contributions to the genre.
Lester Holt is an American journalist and news anchor, known for his work on NBC Nightly News.
Lester Bangs was an American music journalist and critic, celebrated for his writings on rock music.
Fictional characters named Lester
Lester Nygaard is a character in the TV series 'Fargo', known for his transformation from a meek insurance salesman to a criminal.
Lester Freamon is a character in the TV series 'The Wire', recognized for his investigative skills and dedication to solving cases.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lester was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lester has ranked as high as #147 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and California. In the past 5 years the name Lester has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lester (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 8 | |
NY | 8 | |
PA | 8 | |
CA | 7 | |
OH | 6 | |
TX | 5 | |
WI | 5 | |
IN | 5 | |
MI | 5 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 109 |
1881 | 87 |
1882 | 134 |
1883 | 116 |
1884 | 123 |
1885 | 141 |
1886 | 160 |
1887 | 168 |
1888 | 189 |
1889 | 213 |
1890 | 226 |
1891 | 191 |
1892 | 240 |
1893 | 243 |
1894 | 291 |
1895 | 295 |
1896 | 318 |
1897 | 310 |
1898 | 298 |
1899 | 290 |
1900 | 431 |
1901 | 332 |
1902 | 385 |
1903 | 400 |
1904 | 398 |
1905 | 432 |
1906 | 482 |
1907 | 491 |
1908 | 509 |
1909 | 501 |
1910 | 556 |
1911 | 657 |
1912 | 1,443 |
1913 | 1,736 |
1914 | 2,164 |
1915 | 2,943 |
1916 | 2,907 |
1917 | 2,854 |
1918 | 3,229 |
1919 | 3,020 |
1920 | 3,068 |
1921 | 3,076 |
1922 | 2,951 |
1923 | 2,765 |
1924 | 2,780 |
1925 | 2,559 |
1926 | 2,539 |
1927 | 2,440 |
1928 | 2,229 |
1929 | 2,106 |
1930 | 2,020 |
1931 | 1,919 |
1932 | 1,813 |
1933 | 1,644 |
1934 | 1,687 |
1935 | 1,626 |
1936 | 1,546 |
1937 | 1,576 |
1938 | 1,604 |
1939 | 1,549 |
1940 | 1,591 |
1941 | 1,563 |
1942 | 1,749 |
1943 | 1,764 |
1944 | 1,650 |
1945 | 1,618 |
1946 | 1,669 |
1947 | 1,944 |
1948 | 1,782 |
1949 | 1,751 |
1950 | 1,760 |
1951 | 1,721 |
1952 | 1,724 |
1953 | 1,776 |
1954 | 1,759 |
1955 | 1,691 |
1956 | 1,702 |
1957 | 1,636 |
1958 | 1,466 |
1959 | 1,335 |
1960 | 1,316 |
1961 | 1,285 |
1962 | 1,116 |
1963 | 1,101 |
1964 | 999 |
1965 | 956 |
1966 | 771 |
1967 | 731 |
1968 | 747 |
1969 | 718 |
1970 | 680 |
1971 | 632 |
1972 | 589 |
1973 | 504 |
1974 | 471 |
1975 | 497 |
1976 | 475 |
1977 | 453 |
1978 | 387 |
1979 | 422 |
1980 | 466 |
1981 | 437 |
1982 | 400 |
1983 | 399 |
1984 | 346 |
1985 | 321 |
1986 | 302 |
1987 | 277 |
1988 | 309 |
1989 | 314 |
1990 | 260 |
1991 | 287 |
1992 | 251 |
1993 | 252 |
1994 | 207 |
1995 | 179 |
1996 | 172 |
1997 | 166 |
1998 | 133 |
1999 | 173 |
2000 | 144 |
2001 | 142 |
2002 | 139 |
2003 | 148 |
2004 | 137 |
2005 | 127 |
2006 | 146 |
2007 | 119 |
2008 | 142 |
2009 | 127 |
2010 | 118 |
2011 | 102 |
2012 | 104 |
2013 | 125 |
2014 | 106 |
2015 | 104 |
2016 | 105 |
2017 | 87 |
2018 | 93 |
2019 | 100 |
2020 | 109 |
2021 | 109 |
2022 | 94 |
2023 | 82 |
2024 | 109 |