Ester
How to say it: ES-ter · /ˈɛstər/
Cognate of Esther, from Persian 'star' - biblical name used across Europe and Latin America.
Ester was the 139th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are up about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #112 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #139 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,375 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | +39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #112 |
| In France, 2025 | #281 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long ago Ester reached its height in the 1900s and settled far lower since. Well below that peak today, the coming period should bring renewed lift.
What goes with it
Clipped and airy with crisp breath, Ester feels spare and regal with biblical roots. Clara and Edith harmonize beautifully.
Nicknames
- Essie
- Estie
- Tess
Honouring a Ester in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ester is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #281 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Ester
- Ester Ledecká (born 1995)Czech snowboarder and skier
- Ester Expósito (born 2000)Actress
- Ester Peony (born 1993)Romanian singer and songwriter
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