NAME PROFILE
Ester
Ester is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'star.' It conveys a sense of light, hope, and brilliance, often associated with someone who shines in their endeavors and brings joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,156 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%CA — 22%NY — 20%MS — 16%NC — 14%
Notable People
Ester Rantzen (Television presenter, journalist, and writer) · Ester Dean (Singer-songwriter, known for her work in animated films) · Ester Perel (Psychotherapist and author, known for her work on relationships) · Ester Duflo (Economist and Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences) · Ester Kooiman (Dutch artist known for her contemporary works)
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