Nestor Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNESS-tor / /ˈnɛstər/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'homecoming'; Latin: 'the one who returns'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nestor is a name of Greek origin, associated with a character in Homer's 'Iliad' who was known for his wisdom and experience. In Greek mythology, Nestor was the king of Pylos and a companion of Achilles. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing wisdom and age. It has also been adopted in Latin contexts, further spreading its usage throughout history.
Trend Summary
Nestor has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of modest use.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nestorino
- Nestorito
International Variants
- Néstor (Spanish)
- Nestor (English)
- Néstor (Portuguese)
Famous people named Nestor
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Fictional characters named Nestor
Nestor is a character in the animated film 'The Year Without a Santa Claus' who is a reindeer.
Nestor is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', known for his role as a tactician.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nestor was first seen in the United States in 1885. Nestor has ranked as high as #929 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nestor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nestor (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 28 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| AZ | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 30 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 29 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 44 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 56 |
| 1958 | 60 |
| 1959 | 54 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 59 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 45 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 57 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 58 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1970 | 79 |
| 1971 | 67 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 85 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 80 |
| 1977 | 73 |
| 1978 | 94 |
| 1979 | 90 |
| 1980 | 106 |
| 1981 | 98 |
| 1982 | 109 |
| 1983 | 108 |
| 1984 | 115 |
| 1985 | 139 |
| 1986 | 133 |
| 1987 | 173 |
| 1988 | 216 |
| 1989 | 255 |
| 1990 | 264 |
| 1991 | 300 |
| 1992 | 298 |
| 1993 | 290 |
| 1994 | 271 |
| 1995 | 253 |
| 1996 | 237 |
| 1997 | 201 |
| 1998 | 226 |
| 1999 | 247 |
| 2000 | 236 |
| 2001 | 218 |
| 2002 | 196 |
| 2003 | 189 |
| 2004 | 197 |
| 2005 | 226 |
| 2006 | 201 |
| 2007 | 209 |
| 2008 | 194 |
| 2009 | 157 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2016 | 107 |
| 2017 | 126 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 89 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 97 |