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Esther

Esther is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Esther?

Recorded births named Esther by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	272,206 births
England & Wales since 1996	8,793 births
Ireland since 1964	1,242 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Esther's popularity over time

Babies named Esther per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1918 (6,588/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2017 (380/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1965 (64/yr).

When was Esther popular?

Esther reached its peak in 1918, when it was the #69 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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