How Popular (or Rare) was Esther in 2020?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#148
2020 Rank
1,831
2020 Births
#119
Best Rank (2025)
2,277
Peak Year (2025)
43,433
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 882
Rarity Factor (2020)

📊 The Esther Story

Esther is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #148 in 2020 with 1,831 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,277 births ranking #119. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 105.7%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 882 girls born was named Esther. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Persian and Hebrew-associated tradition  |  Meaning: star

Esther is a classic biblical name often associated with stars. It feels dignified, thoughtful, and deeply rooted.

The name has remained important across Jewish and Christian traditions for centuries. Its strength comes from biblical depth, simplicity, and a quietly luminous image.

Did you know?Esther is one of the names where the biblical figure is so central that the name carries a strong identity even alongside etymological debate.
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