NAME PROFILE
Lester
Lester is a name of English and French origin meaning 'from the camp by the river'. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with leaders and innovators.
Key Stats
| Total births | 132,047 |
| Gender | Male (89% / 11%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| 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 — 20%PA — 20%CA — 20%FL — 20%NY — 20%
Notable People
Lester B. Pearson (Former Prime Minister of Canada) · Lester Young (Jazz tenor saxophonist) · Lester Holt (Journalist, NBC News) · Lester Bangs (Music journalist and critic) · Lester Flatt (Bluegrass musician)
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